The Joint Commission (TJC) has made recommendations for abbreviation use, which have been instituted in most health care facilities. Which abbreviations would the nurse expect to find on the "Do Not Use" list from TJC? Select all that apply
a. qd
b. qod
c. prn
d. NPO
e. STAT
A, B
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Correct The abbreviation qd can be mistaken for other meanings and should be written as "daily.".
The abbreviation qod can be mistaken for other meanings and should be written as "every other day.".
Incorrect This is an appropriate abbreviation and is approved.
This is an appropriate abbreviation and is approved.
This is an appropriate abbreviation and is approved.
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