Sunny Valley Hospital uses the serial numbering system. The master patient index card should contain
A) all the numbers issued to the patient.
B) the first number issued to the patient.
C) the most recent number issued to the patient.
D) the one number issued to the patient.

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In a serial numbering system, a patient is assigned a new number for each visit or admission to the hospital. Therefore, the master patient index card should contain all the numbers issued to the patient to accurately track their records over time.

Sunny Valley Hospital Uses the Serial Numbering System