Which Case Was Successfully Used to Acquit a Woman Who

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which case was successfully used to acquit a woman who used force to protect herself from an aggressor, also known as "battered woman syndrome"?

• A)R. v. Lavallee
• B)R. v. Stevenson
• C)R. v. Long
• D)R. v. Sherren

---

Definitions:

Standards of Care

Agreed-upon clinical guidelines that specify appropriate treatment based on scientific evidence and consensus, aiming to ensure high-quality patient care.

Critical Attitude

A mindset characterized by careful evaluation and judgment, often questioning and analyzing information or situations.

Documenting Care

The process of recording all aspects of patient care, from initial assessment to treatment and outcomes.

Nurse Manager

A registered nurse who has leadership responsibilities, overseeing nursing staff and operations within a healthcare setting.