Addressing Ethical Conflicts in Patient Care

During a multidisciplinary team meeting, a nurse advocates for the inclusion of a patient-centered care approach in developing a treatment plan for a terminally ill patient who has expressed the desire to discontinue aggressive treatment. The attending physician, however, expresses strong opposition, citing the need to uphold standard medical practices. The nurse must address the ethical implications of this conflict to ensure the patient's wishes are respected while adhering to professional standards.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to effectively manage this ethical dilemma?