Leslie,a Nurse Practitioner at Flower Hospital,suffers from a Condition That

Leslie,a nurse practitioner at Flower Hospital,suffers from a condition that causes her to have periodic severe headaches that could last anywhere between a couple of hours to a few days.There is no cure for the condition,and her pain is managed with medication that makes her drowsy.Normally,without a headache,Leslie is active and productive.Her request to work on a flextime basis is denied by the hospital because it would be impossible to prepare a schedule for her department without being sure whether she will be able to work or not.Which of the following holds true in this case?

A) Flower Hospital is liable under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for refusing to reasonably accommodate Leslie's disability.
B) Flower Hospital is not liable under the Americans with Disabilities Act because Leslie's erratic, unexplained absences are not protected even if they are due to a disability.
C) Flower Hospital is liable under the Americans with Disabilities Act because it failed to collect adequate information about health condition before hiring her.
D) Flower Hospital is not liable under the Americans with Disabilities Act because the act does not extend to private employers.