A nurse witnesses a car wreck and knows that people are prob…
A nurse witnesses a car wreck and knows that people are probably injured. As the only healthcare provider currently on the scene, the nurse attempts to give aid to the victims of the wreck. A hysterical parent is screaming for help with their child, and the nurse attempts to render aid. The child’s body is very damaged, but the nurse tries to stabilize the child pending arrival of first responders. The nurse is confident that doing so is protected by which legal concept?
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A nurse discovers a patient on the floor. The patient states they fell out of bed, they could not reach the call light, and no one answered when they yelled. After checking the patient for injuries, the nurse addresses this adverse event and wants to bring resolution. What is an appropriate action by the nurse?
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