A Patient's Record Was Not Completed as of the 26th

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient's record was not completed as of the 26th day after the patient's discharge from the hospital. This record is considered:

• A) Deficient
• B) Delinquent
• C) In process
• D) Invalid

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Definitions:

Outpouchings

Bulges or protrusions from a hollow structure in the body.

Efficient Respiratory System

A highly effective system in organisms for the exchange of gases—oxygen and carbon dioxide—between an organism and its environment, ensuring adequate oxygenation of tissues for metabolic needs.

Stale Air

Air that has become unfit for breathing due to poor circulation or presence of pollutants, causing discomfort or health issues.

Partial Pressure

The pressure contributed by a single type of gas in a mixture of gases.