Which are examples of sentinel events? Select all that apply

A) A patient leaves the hospital before being discharged.
B) A patient refuses medical treatment because of his or her religious beliefs.
C) A patient receives the incorrect blood during a transfusion.
D) Surgery is performed on the wrong patient.
E) All of the above
F) None of the above


Answer: C, D

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