Parents of a terminally ill child have decided to remove their child from life support,a decision that has met with little positive support.Which nursing action demonstrates autonomy regarding the parents' decision?

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Autonomy means respecting the patient's or family's right to make their own decisions about their healthcare. In this case, the parents have made a decision to remove their child from life support. As nurses, we must respect the parents' decision and support them during this difficult time. Therefore, the best nursing action is to respect the parents' decision.

Parents of a Terminally Ill Child Have Decided to Remove