Following a Traumatic Birth, an Infant Is Admitted to the Neonatal

question 14

Multiple Choice

Following a traumatic birth, an infant is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. When the grandparents arrive at the hospital, they the nurse caring for the baby about its condition and plan of care. The nurse who provides this information without permission from the parents would be committing:

• A)Negligence
• B)A breach of privacy
• C)Malpractice
• D)A breach of ethics

Make writing nondiscriminatory by using inclusive language.

Apply the use of short words to simplify writing.

Utilize precise language for clear and effective communication.

Correctly use idioms to enrich writing.

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Definitions:

Procedural Due Process

Legal principle requiring government officials to follow fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.

Substantive Due Process

A principle allowing courts to protect certain fundamental rights from government interference, even if procedural protections are provided.

Takings Clause

A clause in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requiring that when government uses its power to take private property for public use, it must pay the owner just compensation, or fair market value, for the property. Also called just-compensation clause.

Just Compensation

The fair payment required to be given to a property owner when their property is taken for public use, under eminent domain.