An unexpected occurrence that results in death or serious injury to a patient is called a(n):
A)near miss
B)sentinel event
C)adverse event
D)mishap

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

An Unexpected Occurrence That Results in Death or Serious Injury