It was discovered in the recovery room that the surgeon removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of which of the following?

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Res ipsa loquitur is a legal doctrine that applies when the nature of an accident is such that it would not have occurred without negligence. In this case, removing the wrong lung clearly suggests negligence, as such a mistake ordinarily would not happen without a failure in following proper medical procedures or protocols.

It Was Discovered in the Recovery Room That the Surgeon