What is a function of the endocrine system? The client is a 2-month-old infant extremely ill from herpes simplex virus (HSV) sepsis. The parents have decided to stop additional medical intervention and allow the infant to pass away naturally. One parent does not want relatives to know that they plan to stop pursuing aggressive medical treatment because it is against their family’s religious beliefs to withdraw medical support. What does the nurse tell the client’s parent? The nurse encourages the parents to tell the family so that they can provide support. It is the parents’ decision who to inform about the family’s medical decision. The nurse can keep details of the diagnosis from the family, but not the fact that the infant is dying. It is wrong to lie to people.
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