Question

use the excerpt from the \how nellie bly went undercover to expose abuse of the mentally ill\ article to answer the question. which of the following would be a valid inference about what was known about bellevues reputation? (1 point) bellevues mistreatment of patients was known at the time. public opinions of bellevues insane ward were neutral. bellevue was known for its excellent care of patients. bellevue released patients when they were rehabilitated.

Explanation:

Nelly Bly was pronounced insane and sent to Bellevue's insane ward. An ambulance - driver's comment about it being an "insane place" and a place "where you'll never get out of" implies that there were negative perceptions. This indicates that its mistreatment of patients was known at the time.

Answer:

Bellevue's mistreatment of patients was known at the time.