Your patient is a woman with a broken nose. She is at the park with her children, and she tells you she was hit in the face by a swing. After you take her vital signs and begin to administer first aid, she says that she's fine and you can go. From a legal perspective, what are your options?
A. You could be guilty of abandonment if you leave after beginning care.
B. You could be charged with assault if you call for someone with a higher level of training.
C. You could be charged with battery if you continue to assist her.
D. You could be charged under the Good Samaritan law if you cease care.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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