Punitive damages are ________
a. monetary penalties incurred for damages.
b. collected only in cases of malpractice.
c. meant to punish an individual's behavior.
d. the same as compensatory damages.
c
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a. Tell the bystander to continue trying to get the spoon in place. b. Ask the bystander to discontinue his efforts and then turn the patient onto her side to facilitate the drainage of oral secretions. c. Instruct the bystander to restrain the patient while you put the spoon in place. d. Tell the bystander that a padded tongue blade works better.
The correct level for the number of diagnosis and/or management options is Moderate as identified by "new presenting problem without work up"
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