The first step in an inpatient admission and discharge is:

A) patient care is provided by the nursing staff.
B) the chart is examined for missing information.
C) procedures are ordered by a physician.
D) an attending physician is assigned.
E) patient demographic and insurance information is collected.

E

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A. Written-contract account B. Accounts payable account C. Single-entry account D. Open-book account E. Collection account

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