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NClaborn

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A community/public health nurse is providing care to a client who reports that he has received a diagnosis of tuberculosis. The nurse wants to be sure that the legally safe action is chosen when care is provided to this client.
 
  With whom should the nurse consult?
  a. Agency director
  b. State hygienic laboratory personnel
  c. Attending physician
  d. State's attorney general

Question 2

A nurse's action resulted in serious harm to a client. Many years later, the client brings a court case against the nurse for damages. What might prevent the case from going to court for a ruling against the nurse?
 
  a. The client agreed to the care at the time.
  b. The nurse did not know the chosen action was inappropriate.
  c. The nurse thought what was being done was appropriate.
  d. The time limit for suing had passed.


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Beatricemm

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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