Which of the Following Data Elements Is NOT Likely to Appear

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following data elements is NOT likely to appear on an acute care admission record?

• A) Patient's religion
• B) Patient's date of birth
• C) Name of the patient's spouse
• D) Tobacco use by the patient

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Definitions:

Early Years

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

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Bad Debts Expense

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