A Nurse Is Working on a Medical Unit in a Hospital

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working on a medical unit in a hospital undergoing a Joint Commission review. The investigator asks the nurse to explain "never events." What examples should the nurse use to explain these kinds of events? (Select all that apply.)

A) Surgery on the wrong body part
B) Paralyzed leg after falling from a bed
C) Death from falling out of bed
D) Having to restart an IV infusion
E) Canceling surgery because blood work is not safe