9. An Emergency Department nurse has agreed to testify as an…
9. An Emergency Department nurse has agreed to testify as an expert witness in a lawsuit involving a child. The opposing attorney questions the nurse’s qualifications as a pediatric nurse. Which type of law does this scenario reflect?
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4. 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?
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A frail 90-year-old resident of a long-term care facility refuses to sign an advanced directive and tells the nurse she “wants everything done” to save her life if she should go into cardiopulmonary arrest. What action by the nurse is ethically and legally indicated?
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19. The health care facility has sponsored a continuing education offering on emergency management of pandemic influenza. At lunch, a nurse is overheard saying, “I’m not going to take care of anyone that might have that flu.” What is true of this statement?
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