The nurse is caring for a terminally ill pediatric client. The parents have decided to remove their child from life support. Which action by the nurse displays the role of client advocate?

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A)The nurse best advocates for the family by supporting the family's right to make this decision. Telling the clients they are making the right decision is inappropriate and does not support advocacy. Referring the parents to another entity points to feelings of unease about the parents' choice. Asking to be assigned to another client does not honor the right of clients and families to make decisions about healthcare.
B)The nurse best advocates for the family by supporting the family's right to make this decision. Tell the clients they are making the right decision is inappropriate and does not support advocacy. Referring the parents to another entity points to feelings of unease about the parents' choice. Asking to be assigned to another client does not honor the right of clients and families to make decisions about healthcare.
C)The nurse best advocates for the family by supporting the family's right to make this decision. Tell the clients they are making the right decision is inappropriate and does not support advocacy. Referring the parents to another entity points to feelings of unease about the parents' choice. Asking to be assigned to another client does not honor the right of clients and families to make decisions about healthcare.
D)The nurse best advocates for the family by supporting the family's right to make this decision. Tell the clients they are making the right decision is inappropriate and does not support advocacy. Referring the parents to another entity points to feelings of unease about the parents' choice. Asking to be assigned to another client does not honor the right of clients and families to make decisions about healthcare.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Terminally Ill Pediatric Client