An Obstetrician Improperly Delivered Five Babies by Using Instruments That

question 21

Multiple Choice

An obstetrician improperly delivered five babies by using instruments that caused these babies to be born with broken bones and brain damage. The parents initiated a lawsuit against the surgeon to recover money damages. The correct basis for the parents' lawsuit is

• A) defamation.
• B) negligence.
• C) trespass.
• D) invasion of privacy.

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Definitions:

Total Parenteral Nutrition

A method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Botulism

A rare but serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which can lead to paralysis and is often foodborne.

Myelomeningocele

A birth defect where the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth, a form of spina bifida.

Neurogenic Bladder

A bladder dysfunction caused by neurological damage, leading to problems with storage or voiding of urine.