A situation that is caught or corrected before the patient can be harmed is called a(n):
A)near miss
B)sentinel event
C)adverse event
D)mishap

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A near miss is a situation that is caught or corrected before the patient can be harmed.A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious injury.An adverse event is caused by medical management rather than by the patient's underlying condition.

A Situation That Is Caught or Corrected Before the Patient