A nurse was granted 12 weeks' leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act for care of an adult son. At the conclusion of the 12 weeks the nurse does not want to return to work. Under which situation might the leave be extended?
1. If the son is under treatment for substance abuse
2. If the son is still too sick to work
3. If the son is a firefighter, police officer, or other public servant
4. If the son is a member of the National Guard
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Rationale: Treatment of substance abuse is not a reason for extension of this leave.
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