Which of the following is a mistake or error that jeopardizes patient safety?

A. Hospital workers not washing their hands properly
B. Giving a patient the wrong dose of a drug
C. Marking the wrong site for surgery
D. Misidentifying a patient
E. All of the above


Answer: E

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