An Adolescent Client Diagnosed with Leukemia Decides to Stop Chemotherapy

Multiple Choice

An adolescent client diagnosed with leukemia decides to stop chemotherapy treatments.The parents of the client,however,want the healthcare team to continue all treatments as necessary.Which action by the nurse is appropriate when providing care to this client and family?

A) Helping the family by providing information and allowing them to voice concerns
B) Confronting the parents and telling them not to be "selfish" in their child's time of need
C) Calling the authorities immediately
D) Obtaining a court order to determine the client legally able to make his or her own decisions