alleryWhy do hospitals often use the 24-hour clock?
AIt shortens the day
BNo a.m. and p.m. clash
CIt drops all minutes
DIt stops clocks drifting
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. No a.m. and p.m. clash
1. Medical records must show exactly when events happened.
2. The 24-hour clock gives each time of day one number.
3. It does not remove minutes or change the length of the day.
_Source: Wikipedia, 24-hour clock, Lead section_
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