A patient’s chart contains the following note from a nurse: "The patient is alert and oriented. Vital signs stable. Is able to ambulate with assistance." Which correction improves the grammatical structure of this note while maintaining clarity and professionalism?

The patient is alert and oriented, their vital signs are stable, and they are able to ambulate with assistance.

The patient is alert and oriented; vital signs are stable; and is able to ambulate with assistance.

The patient is alert and oriented. They have stable vital signs and is able to ambulate with assistance.

The patient is alert and oriented, and their vital signs are stable. They are able to ambulate with assistance.

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