Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations

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What does 'R' stand for in medical abbreviations?

Rate
Respirations
Reaction
Right

The correct answer is: Respirations

In medical abbreviations, 'R' usually stands for 'Respirations'. This refers to the number of breaths a person takes per minute. Option A, 'Rate', could also be a possible abbreviation in certain medical contexts, but it is not as commonly used as 'R' for 'Respirations'. Option C, 'Reaction', is incorrect as 'R' is not commonly used to denote this term in medical abbreviations. And option D, 'Right', is incorrect as 'R' is typically used to denote 'Respirations' rather than 'Right' in medical abbreviations.