A nurse is called on to assist a neighbor who needs first aid. What should the nurse know is the legal responsibility for this action?
a. Is legally bound to help in any way possi-ble
b. Is expected to demonstrate the same skill, knowledge, and care that would be pro-vided by other nurses in the same com-munity with the same credentials
c. Has no legal responsibilities outside the hospital setting and would be held ac-countable for nothing
d. Can legally perform any aid skill, even those not allowed the nurse in the hospital
B
U.S. laws protect nurses when they act in the same manner as others licensed at their level would do in the same circumstances.
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