The Nurse Is Preparing an 8-Year-Old Patient for a Cancer

The nurse is preparing an 8-year-old patient for a cancer protocol that has a significant amount of risk. The parents have provided informed consent for this trial, but the patient has refused to partake in this research. What is the most appropriate course of action for this situation?

A) Treatment is carried forth, despite the patient's dissent.
B) Treatment must be delayed until the parents and patient agree.
C) Treatment is delayed for review by the ethics committee.
D) Treatment is canceled until the patient assents.