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.
Answer: E
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