When Conducting an In-Service on Serious Medical Errors, the Nurse

question 12

Multiple Choice

When conducting an in-service on serious medical errors, the nurse teaches that nearly 70% of sentinel events are related to

• A) lack of education.
• B) inadequate resources.
• C) minimal rest periods.
• D) miscommunication.

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