Does a nurse have an obligation to care for someone with a highly contagious disease?

Does a nurse have an obligation to care for someone with a highly contagious disease?



a. No; the nurse has a right to ask a colleague to take over care
b. Yes; the nurse always has an obligation to give care
c. No; the nurse has a right to refuse care
d. Yes; the nurse is obligated to give care if protective clothing has been supplied


Answer: d. The CNA's Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses states that a nurse has a duty to provide care using appropriate safety precautions.


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