Harvey's family is suing Dr.Weber for medical malpractice due to negligence. The negligence suit states that after a knee replacement surgery, Dr.Weber sent Harvey home for recovery
and therapy. After the surgery, Harvey developed evidence of infection within a week of the surgery, and the infection
progressed to sepsis and death within 5 weeks after surgery. The suit
states that the infection was a result of the surgery and post-surgical care, and that Dr. Weber was negligent because he did not diagnose and treat the infection. What evidence could the
medical assistant provide that would indicate that Dr. Weber's lack of care was not the direct cause of Harvey's death?
A. Documentation showing that Harvey signed the inform consent from prior to surgery
B. Records show the doctor with her nurse provided patient teaching to Harvey about the signs and symptoms of infection after surgery.
C. Pre- operative laboratory results showing that Harvey’s white blood cell count was normal.
D. Récords showing that Harvey did not keep of the three week follow up appointment after surgery.