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Thursday, September 17, 2026

An AEMT establishes an IV on a stable 45-year-old female with nausea. The IV infiltrates during transport, causing minor swelling and discomfort, which resolves within 24 hours. The patient later files a lawsuit. Which of the four elements of negligence would be the most difficult for the patient to prove?

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An AEMT establishes an IV on a stable 45-year-old female with nausea. The IV infiltrates during transport, causing minor swelling and discomfort, which resolves within 24 hours. The patient later files a lawsuit. Which of the four elements of negligence would be the most difficult for the patient to prove?

  1. Duty to act
  2. Breach of duty
  3. Causation
  4. Damages (correct answer)

Explanation: To prove negligence, a plaintiff must establish four elements: duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. In this case, Duty is established by initiating care. Breach could be argued, though IV infiltration is a known complication. Causation is clear. However, proving damages would be most difficult, as the injury was minor, temporary, and resolved without lasting harm. Without significant damages, a negligence claim is unlikely to succeed.