Which statement is true regarding the implications of a Good Samaritan law for a registered nurse?
A) A nurse has a legal responsibility to provide emergency services
B) Such laws are universally worded so as to minimize state-to-state differences
C) In order for protection to apply, the nursing care cannot be considered negligent
D) A nurse who provided out-of-scope care is not protected by the Good Samaritan law
Answer:
C) In order for protection to apply, the nursing care cannot be considered negligent
D) A nurse who provided out-of-scope care is not protected by the Good Samaritan law
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