What factors are considered in determining whether the use of force was excessive?

Moreover, when determining whether the force used was excessive, the court looks to the "extent of the injury suffered by an inmate . . . the need for application of force, the relationship between that need and the amount of force used, the threat reasonably perceived by the responsible officials, and any efforts made to temper the severity of a forceful response." Id. at 7 (citing Whitley v. Albers, 475 U.S. 312, 321 (1986)) (internal quotation omitted). These factors may suggest "whether the use of force could plausibly

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