A nurse who has an obvious physical disability applies for a staff nurse position. Which question, asked by the nurse recruiter, is legal?
1. "How long have you been disabled?"
2. "Are you able to fulfill the requirements of this job?"
3. "How does your disability affect your life?"
4. "Has your condition stabilized, or do you foresee it getting worse with time?"
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Rationale: Questions about the disability are not allowed.
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