All of the following statements about Good Samaritan Acts are false EXCEPT
a. they are the same across the United States
b. they are examples of common and statutory law
c. they provide immunity from civil liability for health care providers at the scene of an emergency
d. they provide immunity to the nurse who is providing care as an employee
C
Good Samaritan acts are laws that provide protection to health care providers by ensuring immunity from civil liability when assistance is provided at the scene of an emergency and the caregiver does not intentionally or recklessly cause patient injury.
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