The health care facility has sponsored a continuing education offering on emergency management of pandemic influenza. At lunch, a nurse is overheard saying, "I'm not going to take care of anyone that might have that flu
I have kids to think about." What is true of this statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. The nurse has a greater obligation than a lay person to care for the sick or injured in an emergency.
2. This statement reflects defamation and may result in legal action against the nurse.
3. The nurse has the right to refuse to care for anyone that could endanger the nurse.
4. This statement is a breach of the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
5. The nurse has this right as no nurse–patient contract has been established.
1,4
Rationale: Since nurses have greater ability to provide care, their obligation to provide care is higher than that of lay persons.
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