The Nurse Is Providing Care to the Mechanically Ventilated 4-Year-Old

The nurse is providing care to the mechanically ventilated 4-year-old patient who is believed to be the victim of abuse from the parents. The parents refuse to permit removal of the ventilator. The nurse believes this is because the parents are afraid that they will be charged with murder if the child dies. What is the recourse for the health-care team in this ethical dilemma?

A) Provide the treatment even in the face of undue burden of resources.
B) Provide the parents with their financial burden of this care.
C) Provide information to the courts for legal involvement.
D) Provide support to the parents even if the team would choose differently.