A 17-year-old patient,dying of heart failure,wants to have his organs removed for transplantation after his death.What action by the nurse is correct?

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An individual over age 18 may sign the form allowing organ donation upon death.In this situation,the parents would need to sign the form because the teenager is under age 18.The nurse cannot allow the patient to sign the organ donation document because he is younger than age 18.The physician will be notified about the patient's wishes after the parents agree to donate the organs.The nurse caring for the patient does not contact the United Network for Organ Sharing.A transplant coordinator will be the liaison for this organization.

A 17-Year-Old Patient,dying of Heart Failure,wants to Have His Organs