A Man Came for Follow-Up Care to the Free Clinic

question 3

Multiple Choice

A man came for follow-up care to the free clinic, explaining that he had applied for a job based on his education and years of previous work experience, but, being in a wheelchair, he was turned down. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse?

• A) "If you know you can do the job, go to the free legal aid clinic for assistance. The employer may not know the law."
• B) "No one would want to hire a handicapped person, so you can continue to come here for free care."
• C) "Because it can be expensive to obtain the necessary equipment to help you do that job, the employer has every right to refuse to hire you."
• D) "The law says, if a handicapped person applies, he or she has to get hired even if an able-bodied person also applies."

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