intentional infliction of emotional distress can be defined as an extreme and outrageous act‚ intentionally committed‚ that results in severe emotional distress to another. To be actionable (capable of serving as the ground for a lawsuit)‚ the conduct must be so extreme and outrageous that it exceeds the bounds of decency accepted by society. Business Law Today‚ 10th Edition‚ pg. 99. In the case of Kiwanuka v. Bakilana‚ Bakilana did cause emotional distress to Ms. Kiwanuka by threatening her with
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radio broadcasting station. (C SFX routinely has an “Ugliest Bride” Contest (D)They did release identification of the plaintiff‚ although that was prohibited. (E) It caused the plaintiff embarrassment and emotional Distress. (F)Comedic expression does not receive absolute U.S. Const. amend. I protection. Instead‚ it can be actionable where humor is used in an attempt to disguise an attempt to injure. 4. According to the case‚ why was this not defamation
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Low birth weight * Tachypnea * Tachycardia. * Respiratory distress syndrome. Learning Objectives: 1. Define the preterm delivery. 2. Identify the causes of preterm delivery. 3. List the signs and symptoms. 4. Mention the Investigations and Diagnostic test. 5. Explain the Medical and Nursing Management. 6. Elaborate Emergency management of the preterm baby. 7. Define Respiratory Distress Syndrome(RDS). 8. Identify the Causes of RDS. 9. Discuss common
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LexisNexis is: a child was burnt‚ not determined if the coffee was served scolding hot or not‚ no breach of warranty‚ and no negligence of emotional damage. 4. According to the case‚ why was this not a case of negligent infliction of emotional distress‚ and what tort did the court approve? (5 points) The court did approve punitive damages but Burger King had nothing to do with the child being burnt by the coffee. 5. According to the case‚ why didn’t the court approve summary judgment for product
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1967‚ ARDS; initially an acronym that stood for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome‚ later to be known as Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome. By 1994 till present-day‚ ARDS is officially known as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It is characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates in the absence of left atrial hypertension with evidence of hypoxemia and poor lung compliance. Despite the many methods for the treatment and management of ARDS in pediatrics; positive pressure mechanical ventilation
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM The respiratory system consists of all the organs involved in breathing. These include the nose‚ pharynx‚ larynx‚ trachea‚ bronchi and lungs. The respiratory system does two very important things: it brings oxygen into our bodies‚ which we need for our cells to live and function properly; and it helps us get rid of carbon dioxide‚ which is a waste product of cellular function. The nose‚ pharynx‚ larynx‚ trachea and bronchi all work like a system of pipes through which
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Chapter 68: Nursing Management: Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. To evaluate the effectiveness of ordered interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure‚ which diagnostic test will be most useful to the nurse? a. Chest x-ray b. Oxygen saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2
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NSG 4106: Critical Care Nursing Template via Course Faculty Student Name:Melanie Wilson Clinical Date: 2/6—2/7 MEDICAL/SURGICAL DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH Medical/SurgicalDiagnosis | ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) | Definition | Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs and into the blood. ARDS can be caused by any major injury to the lung. Some common causes of ARDS are breathing
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Main Term: Congestive ICD-9-CM Code: 428.0 3. Chronic lymphangitis Main Term: Lymphangitis ICD-9-CM Code: 457.2 4. Atherosclerotic heart disease‚ native artery Main Term: Atherosclerotic ICD-9-CM Code: 414.01 5. Acute respiratory distress Main Term: Distress ICD-9-CM Code: 518.52 6. Pernicious anemia Main Term: Pernicious ICD-9-CM Code: 281.0 7. Primary malignancy of the roof of the mouth Main Term: Malignancy ICD-9-CM Code: 145.5 8. Acute mitral valve disease‚ rheumatic Main Term: Acute
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Defending the Lung From Injury Charlotta McMurphy Respiratory Procedures 3 September 12‚ 2011 Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome seem to be more common these days as people have surgery or simply a medical patient in seeing a doctor. As we study and are learning about ALI and ARDS it seems people have a much longer survival rate than years ago. The technology‚ doctors and scientists have improved the outcome for people who have ADRS and ALI. We continue to make advancement
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