Unexpected occurrences involving death or serious physical or psychological injury are called:

A. adverse effects
B. sentinel events
C. side effects
D. medication errors


b
Rationale: Sentinel events are unexpected occurrences involving death or serious physical or psychological injury.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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