Lorena, an RN, is flying from Los Angeles to New York. The flight attendant requests the help of a nurse or physician if one is on board. Lorena approaches the flight attendant and asks if she can assist
Lorena is protected by the Good Samaritan Act because the act states that a licensed health-care provider can:
A) Administer care any time
B) Provide care that any other prudent individual with the same education would provide
C) Provide the same care as a paramedic
D) Provide care outside the scope of her practice as long as she knows how to perform the required procedure
B
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