A sentinel event is:
A. the need to isolate a patient to prevent the spread of disease.
B. an occurrence that is about to happen.
C. an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury or the risk thereof.
D. a medical problem caused by the failure to understand, interpret, or estimate correctly.
E. an injury that results in the loss of sensation and muscle function.
Answer: C
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