The nurse is providing care to the mechanically ventilated 4…

The nurse is providing care to the mechanically ventilated 4-year-old patient who is believed to be the victim of abuse from the parents. The parents refuse to permit removal of the ventilator. The nurse believes this is because the parents are afraid that they will be charged with murder if the child dies. What is the recourse for the health-care team in this ethical dilemma?