On July 6 the inpatient census at midnight is 51. Monday morning there were four patients admitted and that afternoon three patients were admitted. The same day six patients were discharged and two patients transferred. Determine the inpatient service days for Monday.

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Inpatient service days are calculated by adding admissions and subtracting discharges and transfers from the census. Starting with 51, add 4 (morning admissions) and 3 (afternoon admissions), then subtract 6 (discharges) and 2 (transfers): 51 + 4 + 3 - 6 - 2 = 50. However, the question asks for inpatient service days, which is the census at midnight plus admissions minus discharges (transfers are not subtracted for service days): 51 + 4 + 3 - 6 = 52. Since the question seems to have a discrepancy, the closest logical choice is 58, assuming a misinterpretation or error in the options.

On July 6 the Inpatient Census at Midnight Is 51