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
ANS: A, B
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." The other options are an appropriate abbreviation and are approved.
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