Root cause is the fundamental reason or factor that can be identified and corrected to prevent a problem from recurring. It is not a method to increase adverse effects, a technique for quick return to the hospital, a microorganism, or a set of measurements.

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Root cause is:

A) a method to increase adverse effects.
B) a technique that ensures a quick return to the hospital after discharge.
C) a microorganism that leads to disease.
D) a set of measurements that quantify results.
E) the factor that,when fixed,will solve a problem and prevent it from happening again.

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