There are benefits and limitations of the Good Samaritan Act. Following a motor vehicle accident, a nurse stops and offers assistance
A) The nurse is not held liable unless there is gross negligence.
B) In most states, a nurse is not required to assist at the scene of an accident.
C) The nurse can expect compensation for assisting at the scene of the accident.
D) The nurse can act outside the limits of education and experience in this type of emergency.
A
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In most states, a person who has medical or nursing education is required to assist, if needed. Each person who gives assistance should act as a reasonably prudent person would, within the limits of education and experience. Thus, a nurse will be expected to render a higher level of emergency care than an untrained person. A law called the Good Samaritan Act is in effect in most states. This law protects the nurse from liability if giving emergency care within the limits of first aid and if acting in a "reasonable and prudent manner."
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