The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

The client states, "Why am I getting protein supplements while I am healing from a bed sore?"? What is the best response by the nurse?

What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the timing of progression of human immunodefiency virus (HIV) to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?

A man has been admitted to the hospital unit with a medical diagnosis of COPD. He is receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which positioning technique will best assist him with his breathing?

A nurse assesses an area of skin over a bony prominence. What finding would be most concerning?