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iveyjurea

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A new nurse is hired to work in an acute care hospital. He was advised by Human Resources that liability insurance is not necessary because the institution has coverage for all employees. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Great, that is one less expense..
  b. I want my own personal insurance to protect my interests in case of a suit..
  c. I don't intend to do anything wrong..
  d. I want to have insurance to supplement yours..

Question 2

A patient refuses treatment and decides to leave the hospital against medical advice. The nurse stands in the patient's doorway and tells him he cannot leave because he may die, and she refuses to let him pass.
 
  Which of the following does this action imply? a. Invasion of privacy
  b. Assault and battery
  c. False imprisonment
  d. Autonomy


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

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A This shows naivet on the part of the nurse.
B The institution's insurance is to protect them. Even if the nurse has not acted wrongly, he may be required to reimburse the institution for any monetary loss involved in the process.
C This shows naivet on the part of the nurse.
D This shows naivet on the part of the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A This does not apply.
B This does not apply.
C This constitutes false imprisonment.
D This does not apply.


iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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