At what time is the ward census done?

Correct option is B

The ward census is the count of patients present in the ward. It is usually done during the morning shift, often around midnight or early morning, to determine the total number of patients admitted, discharged, or transferred in the last 24 hours.

This information is used for:

• Hospital statistics

• Bed occupancy records

• Staffing and administrative planning

Therefore, the ward census is generally done in the morning shift.