A nurse was granted twelve weeks' leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act for care of an adult son. At the conclusion of the twelve weeks the nurse does not want to return to work. Under which situation might the leave be extended?
1. If the son is still too sick to work
2. If the son is a member of the National Guard
3. If the son is under treatment for substance abuse
4. Under no circumstances
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Rationale: In 2008, President George W. Bush signed an amendment to the Family and Medical Leave Act to permit a spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin to take up to 26 workweeks of leave to care for a member of the Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or Reserves, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy, is otherwise in outpatient status, or is otherwise on the temporary disability retired list for a serious injury or illness.
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