what does this stand for

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Specializes in Oncology Unit.

OOB ad lib??? what does it stand for???

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I'll take a stab.

I believe it stands for Out Of Bed (ad lib/freely) at the desires of the pt.

I work ER so we don't have this as an order.

bob

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Specializes in NICU Level III.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's 'out of bed'

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Specializes in Med/Surge.

It is out of bed (ad lib=whenever they want to be)

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Specializes in NICU.

I agree with the others, "out of bed, freely"

This thread has a link to a good site to help with acronyms: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84212

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Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.

That's EXACTLY what it stands for. :)

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It stands for out of bed as desired.

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