Which of the following would be considered a sentinel event?
A)Patient who has developed a fatal mediastinal infection 7 days after cardiac surgery
B)Patient who experiences a CVA during a cardiac catheterization
C)Patient who receives a double dose of a medication in error
D)Wrong patient scheduled for a chest radiograph

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The unexpected death of a patient is a sentinel event and would require investigation by the appropriate hospital committee.The other options do not qualify as a sentinel event.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Sentinel Event