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    Hesi RN Wgu Foundation Of Nursing Proctored Exam

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    Question: 1 of 68Hesi rn wgu foundation of nursing proctored exam
    A nurse stops at a motor vehicle collision to provide help for a victim who is trapped in an overturned running vehicle. The nurse turns off the engine key and asks the client to wiggle their fingers because the client’s head is impinged on the roof and the neck is bent to the left shoulder. After Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive, the nurse reports that the victim is conscious but is not able to talk, and then the nurse leaves the scene. Which legal action can be taken in this situation?
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    Choice A reason: Good Samaritan immunity laws are designed to protect individuals who provide assistance in emergency situations from legal liability, provided they act in good faith and without gross negligence. In this scenario, the nurse did provide initial assistance by turning off the engine and assessing the victim’s condition. However, Good Samaritan immunity typically does not cover situations where the responder leaves the scene before professional help arrives or without ensuring the victim’s safety. Therefore, this choice is not applicable here. Choice B reason: Negligent acts of omission refer to the failure to act when there is a duty to do so, resulting in harm to another person. In this case, while the nurse did leave the scene, the initial actions taken (turning off the engine and assessing the victim) do not constitute a complete failure to act. The nurse did provide some level of care, which complicates the argument for negligence. However, the nurse’s departure before ensuring the victim’s safety could be seen as a partial omission, but it is not the most accurate description of the situation. Choice C reason: Abandonment of the victim occurs when a caregiver initiates care and then leaves the patient without ensuring that another competent person takes over. In this scenario, the nurse provided initial care but left the scene after EMS arrived, without confirming that the victim was in safe hands or that the care was transferred appropriately. This action can be considered abandonment because the nurse did not ensure the continuity of care, which could potentially put the victim at further risk. Choice D reason: Criminal assault and battery involve intentional acts that cause harm or offensive contact to another person. In this scenario, the nurse’s actions were aimed at helping the victim, not causing harm. There was no evidence of intentional harm or offensive contact. Therefore, this choice is not applicable to the situation described.
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