A client recovering from total knee replacement surgery falls out of bed on the night shift and dies.Which quality improvement actions should the nurse manager expect to complete for this client occurrence?
(Select all that apply)
A)A root cause analysis
B)Paperwork about a sentinel event
C)Analysis of the nurse assigned to the client
D)Number of times the client was observed on the night shift
E)Number of hours since the client last received pain medication

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A root cause analysis and paperwork about a sentinel event are expected actions following a serious incident like a client's death after a fall. These steps help in understanding what went wrong and in implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.

A Client Recovering from Total Knee Replacement Surgery Falls Out