A Nurse Is Aware That There Is a Rising Incidence

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse is aware that there is a rising incidence of abusive head trauma (AHT) . Which of the following would be a focus of the nurse?

• A) Taking at-risk babies out of violent households
• B) Placing babies under the care of community health nurses
• C) Educating and providing support to new parents
• D) Helping those affected seek proper legal representation

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Definitions:

Types of Damages

Damages are monetary compensation awarded in civil litigation for loss or injury suffered by the plaintiff, and they can be classified into compensatory, punitive, special, and general damages.

Gross Negligence

A reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others, showing a substantial failure to perform any due diligence or take reasonable precautions.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to an aggrieved party, beyond actual damages, intended to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct.

Dog Running Free

The act of a dog moving freely in a public or private space without being restrained by a leash or confined area.