A sentinel event refers to an event that
A) could have harmed a patient, but serious harm didn't occur because of chance.
B) harms a patient as a result of underlying disease or condition.
C) harms a patient by omission or commission, not an underlying disease or condition.
D) signals the need for immediate investigation and response.
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