A sentinel event is usually one that results in an unexpected outcome for the patient and "signals" the need for investigation and response. Which of these situations would be considered a sentinel event?
a. Patient dies because there is no bed available in the ICU.
b. Patient receives an incorrect dose of medication.
c. Patient consents to be terminally weaned.
d. A patient's family is upset with a physician's approach.
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A The patient possibly died because appropriate care could not be delivered.
B This is not a sentinel event.
C This is not a sentinel event.
D This is not a sentinel event.
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