Mark, a 22-year old with a viral infection, is admitted to a hospital. On the second day post-admission, a nurse takes a single high-temperature reading and enters it into the patient records information system. This single reading when combined with Mark's other symptoms and previous medical records, becomes ________.
A)knowledge
B)data
C)information
D)analysis

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The single temperature reading on its own is merely data. However, when combined with Mark's other symptoms and medical records, it becomes meaningful and provides useful knowledge for the medical team. This transformed data is considered as information.

Mark, a 22-Year Old with a Viral Infection, Is Admitted