A nurse stops at the scene of an accident and finds a fourteen-year-old male who has a deep laceration on his hand, a fractured arm and leg, and abdominal pain. The nurse wraps the boy's hand in soiled linen and drives him to the nearest hospital. The nurse is:

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The nurse is negligent and can be sued for malpractice. The nurse should function in a responsible and prudent manner. The utilization of soiled linen on an open wound is not prudent, nor is the independent transfer of the victim from the scene.

A Nurse Stops at the Scene of an Accident and Finds