USS Nevada hit by Japanese kamikaze plane during World War II

During World War II, kamikaze pilots posed a significant threat to the U.S. Navy. Despite efforts to intercept these suicide planes, they managed to inflict severe damage, sinking 19 American ships by July 1945. The Navy had to acknowledge the devastating impact of these attacks, with many other ships suffering extensive damage.

How did the Navy respond to the attacks by suicide pilots?

What was the extent of damage to ships aside from those that were sunk?