Question: Dr . Townsend operates on Katrina's elbow. In the operating room along with Dr . Townsend are two nurses, an anesthesiologist, and two interns. All
Dr Townsend operates on Katrina's elbow. In the operating room along with Dr Townsend are two nurses, an anesthesiologist, and two interns. All are responsible from start to finish of Katrina's elbow surgery. Three weeks after surgery, Katrina is still having pain and goes back to Dr Townsend. Xrays show that a small sponge was left inside of her elbow and not removed before she was sewn up Since Katrina is not sure who is responsible for leaving the sponge in her elbow she would sue under what theory of negligence?
Multiple Choice
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Negligence per se
Absent proof theory
Scope of authority negligence
Katrina could not sue because it cannot be determined who left the sponge in her elbow.
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