The patient's record, laboratory studies, objective data, and subjective data combine to form the:
a. Data base.
b. Admitting data. c.
Financial statement.
d. Discharge summary.
ANS: A
Together with the patient's record and laboratory studies, the objective and subjective data form the data base. The other items are not part of the patient's record, laboratory studies, or data.
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