Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations

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What does the abbreviation 'd/c' stand for?

Decompress
Discharge, discontinue
Direct current
Decrease

The correct answer is: Discharge, discontinue

The abbreviation 'd/c' stands for discharge and discontinue. This refers to the process of removing a patient from medical care, such as being discharged from the hospital or having a medication discontinued. The other options, decompress, direct current, and decrease, do not accurately reflect the meaning of this abbreviation in relation to medical care. Decompress may refer to reducing pressure in the body, while direct current is a type of electrical current, and decrease has a generic meaning of reducing or becoming less. None of these options have a clear connection to the medical context of the question. Therefore, it is important to carefully read and consider the options before selecting the correct answer.