Which of the following are considered unique identifiers in addition to the full name of a patient when establishing the identification of a patient? (Select all that apply. )
A) Room number of the patient.
B) Patient's medical record number.
C) Initials of the patient's name.
D) Patient's date of birth.
E) Name of the patient's medication.

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A patient's medical record number and date of birth are considered unique identifiers in addition to their full name when establishing their identification. The room number, initials, and medication name are not reliable identifiers for patient identification.

Which of the Following Are Considered Unique Identifiers in Addition