A nurse driving on the highway comes upon a crash that has just occurred. There are no paramedics on the scene and the damage indicates that people inside the cars may have incurred life-threatening injuries
Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse? a. Stop and provide comfort only because you can be held liable for that care pro-vided.
b. Stop and provide help. The Good Samaritan laws protect you.
c. Do not stop to provide help. Call 911 to send help.
d. Do not stop; you can put your license at risk.
B
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A This is not the best action for the nurse to take.
B Good Samaritan laws protect the professional from liability in these circums-tances.
C This is not the best action for the nurse to take.
D This is not the best action for the nurse to take.
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