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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The patient possibly died because appropriate care could not be delivered.The others are not a sentinel event.

A Sentinel Event Is Usually One That Results in an Unexpected