The nurse is served with a summons relating to the care of a patient. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Notify employer immediately.
b. Answer summons after 30 days.
c. Acknowledge liability promptly.
d. Seek legal counsel after 30 days.
ANS: A
A. Nurses served with a summons relating to work should notify their employers and ensure the summons is answered. B. D. If the employer does not answer the summons, the nurse must seek legal counsel to answer the summons within the specified time—20 to 30 days. C. If the nurse fails to answer the summons and complaint, a default judgment may be made, which is acknowledgment of liability.
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