Examples of Sentinel Events Include

question 3

Multiple Choice

Examples of sentinel events include:

• 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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