A child with a ruptured spleen from a bicycle accident is quickly deteriorating. His mother, a Jehovah's witness, refuses to allow a blood transfusion needed to save his life. What is the appropriate way to proceed?
A) Proceed without the mother's consent in the best interest of the child.
B) Refer to the hospital ethics committee.
C) Request the hospital administration obtain an emergency court injunction.
D) Honor the mother's wishes.
C
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