The occupational nurse has sponsored and taught first aid classes to workers throughout the factory. If a person, taught by the nurse, makes an error in providing first aid that causes further injury, does the nurse hold any liability?
1. No, the liability is on the person who caused the original accident causing the need for first aid.
2. No, all liability is on the person who made the error.
3. The nurse holds all the liability.
4. The nurse may hold liability depending upon circumstances.
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Rationale: The liability is likely not limited to this person.
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A) red wine will decrease his risk for coronary disease and he should switch to that. B) white wine will not affect his blood pressure and is a better choice. C) alcohol is a cardiac depressant and is contraindicated in his condition. D) one drink a day won't hurt him and he should enjoy his beer.
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