2. Th e health-care facility has sponsored a continuing education off ering on emergency management of pandemic infl uenza. At lunch, a nurse is overheard saying, “I ’ m not going to take care of anyone who might have that fl u. I have kids to think about.” What is true of this statement? Select all that apply.

1. Th e nurse has a greater obligation than a layperson to care for the sick or injured in an emergency.

2. Th is statement refl ects defamation and may result in legal action against the nurse.

3. Th is statement is a breach of the Code of Ethics for Nurses.

4. Th e nurse has this right as no nurse–patient contract has been established.