A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old boy with end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids). the child confides that he is ready to go to heaven and see his grandpa. the nurse knows that the child's parents aren't comfortable with the idea of discontinuing treatment. what should she do?

Since the child is not yet at the legal age to make the decision in terms of medical conditions and treatment, it is only legal that the one responsible for the decision is the legal guardian of the child such as the parents. If the parents wants to continue the treatment, then the nurse should follow the parents.