A Nurse Is Working in a Busy Emergency Room (ER)

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working in a busy emergency room (ER) , and an unconscious patient needs timely interventions to avoid rapid deterioration. Should treatment be withheld until consent can be obtained from a substitute decision maker?

• A) Yes, because treatment without consent in this situation would be considered battery.
• B) No, because this is an emergency situation, and the nurse cannot be found negligent if treatment is not given.
• C) Yes, because in emergency situations the nurse is not protected against liability.
• D) No, because in emergency situations the nurse is protected against liability.

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