Punitive damages of one million dollars were awarded to the family of a patient who died following a nursing medication error. What is true of these punitive damages?
1. These damages are awarded to set an example to other nurses.
2. The jury believes the nurse's actions were an honest mistake.
3. This jury identified this case as representing simple negligence.
4. The damages are awarded instead of the nurse serving prison time.
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Rationale: Punitive damages may be awarded if there is malicious, willful, or wanton misconduct; are usually considerable; and are awarded to deter similar conduct in the future.
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