re: Officer Who Arrested Utah Nurse In Viral Video Is Now Under Criminal Investigation

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What's the law? Did he act professionally? No. But there was an accident with a fatality involved. The longer the patient goes without the lab draw, the longer drugs/alcohol have to metabolize out of their system. I've seen it done here on unconscious pt's. No issues from nursing or administration. I wasn't directly involved, but I have wondered what the exact protocol is.

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I don't recall the original story exactly, but I don't believe the patient was responsible for the accident, only involved in it.

The quote clearly explains the protocol. She was more than willing to draw the blood if he followed the protocol/law. Place patient under arrest, or obtain a warrant. Without these things, she acted in accordance with the law and her duties as a healthcare professional.