What Does Wt Mean in Medical Terms?

Wt stands for weight. How heavy a patient is.

Where you will see Wt

You will most often see Wt in observation charts and bedside assessments.

Example

A chart note might use “Wt” as shorthand for weight when documenting a patient's care.

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