Distractors in our environment

Distractions are everywhere. They may include cellphones, multiple alarms sounding, overhead
paging, monitors beeping, and various interruptions that disrupt your clinical practice.
Give an example of an ethical or legal issue that may arise if a patient has a poor outcome or
sentinel event because of a distraction such as alarm fatigue. What does evidence reveal about
alarm fatigue and distractions in healthcare when it comes to patient safety?

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