What does the abbreviation WDWN stand for in clinical documentation?

• A. Well Developed, Well Nourished
• B. Well Developed, Worn and Noted
• C. Widely Developed, Not Nourished
• D. Weight-Defined Normal

Answer: (A)

In clinical notes, WDWN is a quick way to communicate a patient’s general growth and nutritional status. It stands for Well Developed, Well Nourished, meaning the patient appears to have an appropriate body build for age and adequate nourishment without signs of wasting or malnutrition. This is a standard, broad impression used alongside more precise measurements like weight, height, and BMI when those details are recorded. The other phrases aren’t used in routine documentation, so they don’t reflect recognized medical shorthand.