Jake, a 14-year-old terminal leukemia patient, has told his parents and his health-care providers that he no longer wants to take chemotherapy treatments. The nurse knows that Jake:
1. Can make this decision because he is of legal medical age.
2. Is not of legal age to make a medical decision. This is an ethical decision that must be discussed only
with Jake's parents.
3. Must discuss this ethical issue with his parents.
4. Is not of legal age to make a medical decision, thus he has not right to determine his care.
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1. Jake is not of legal age to make a medical decision, but he is of an age where he is aware of his body and the medical team's actions.
2. Jake should be a part of the discussion because he is at an age where he is aware of his body and medical needs.
3. Jake and his parents should make the decision together.
4. Jake's parents have medical power of attorney, but he is at an age where his wants and needs should be taken into consideration.
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