A school nurse has called EMS because an 8-year-old girl has a fever and is dehydrated. Just after your arrival, the girl's parents arrive. They calmly inform you that they do not believe in Western medicine, and that they will take the girl home to treat her. The child has an altered mental status and appears to be in serious condition. You should:
A) advise the parents of the risks and allow them to sign a refusal of treatment form.
B) provide treatment to the girl under the concept of implied consent.
C) quietly contact law enforcement to assist you in convincing the parents.
D) leave the scene and document that there was no patient contact.
A
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