Question

question 9
a nurse is documenting in a clients medical record. which of the following abbreviations are acceptable for the nurse to use? (select all that apply.)
bid
q.d.
mgso4
.2 mg
30 ml

Explanation:

• BID stands for twice - a - day and is an acceptable medical abbreviation.
• Q.D. was once used for once - a - day but is now on the Joint Commission's "do not use" list due to risk of misinterpretation.
• MgSO4 is the correct chemical abbreviation for magnesium sulfate and is acceptable in medical records.

-.2 mg is an incorrect notation; it should be written as 0.2 mg to avoid misinterpretation.

• 30 mL is an acceptable abbreviation for 30 milliliters.

Answer:

A. BID
C. MgSO4
E. 30 mL