Examples of Sentinel Events Include (Select All That Apply

question 15

Multiple Choice

Examples of sentinel events include (Select all that apply.)

• A) Forceps left in an abdominal cavity.
• B) Patient fall,with injury.
• C) Short staffing.
• D) Administration of morphine overdose.
• E) Death of patient related to postpartum hemorrhage.

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