A Nurse Stops by the Scene of an Auto Accident

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse stops by the scene of an auto accident. She helps a conscious patient to remain calm and provides basic first aid to the patient. The patient later sues the nurse for malpractice. What state law will probably be used in the nurse's defense?

• A) informed consent rules
• B) nursing practice act
• C) emergency rules of the road
• D) Good Samaritan Act
• E) medical practice act

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