A nurse is using the provisions of the Family Medical Leave legislation. Which of the following actions would the nurse take?

a. Resigning from employment, but retaining health insurance
b. Sharing family information with col-leagues
c. Providing Medicaid to a family who can-not afford health insurance
d. Taking a defined time off of work for family events without fear of job loss


ANS: D
The Family Medical Leave legislation allows for a family member to take a defined amount of leave for family events, such as births and deaths, without fear of losing his or her job. The Fam-ily Medical Leave legislation does not allow for retention of health insurance after resigning from employment, sharing family information with colleagues, or provision of Medicaid to a family who cannot afford insurance.

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