Sally, a 38-year-old Hispanic woman, delivered a 9 pound, 6 ounce baby girl vaginally after being in labor for 43 hours. The baby died 3 days later from sepsis. On what grounds would Sally potentially have a legitimate legal case for negligence?
1. She is Hispanic.
2. She delivered a girl.
3. The standards of care were not met.
4. She refused fetal monitoring.
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1. Incorrect. The patient's race is not a factor for a case of negligence.
2. Incorrect. The infant's sex is not a factor for a case of negligence.
3. Correct. Not meeting the standards of care is a legitimate factor for a case of negligence.
4. Incorrect. Although fetal monitoring is the standard of care, the patient has the right to refuse treatment. This refusal is not a case for negligence, but the patient should be properly consented and sign an AMA form for refusal of any treatment that is within the standard of care.
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