Maria has been admitted to the nearby hospital for the past five days. She is hoping that she will be discharged today.
Maria: Nurse, I feel well now. Can I go home today?
Nurse: Yes. After your Intravenous Fluid is finished. Maybe in 4 hours.
Maria is very ecstatic since she will be able to attend her brother's birthday party the following day.
Maria has been in the nearby hospital for the past five days. This refers to a period in the past, up until the present time. or Maria was admitted to the nearby hospital five days ago.
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Maria has been in the nearby hospital for the past five days. This refers to a period in the past, up until the present time.
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Maria was admitted to the nearby hospital five days ago. This refers to a simple event in the past.
She is hoping that she will be discharged today.
Maria: Nurse, I feel well now. Can I go home today?
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