A 17-year-old patient, dying of heart failure, wants to have organs removed for transplantation after death. Which action by the nurse is correct?

A. The patient, while competent, has the right to make decisions regarding organ donation. The nurse should ensure that the patient's wishes are formally documented in the form. B. The nurse should not contact the organ donation organization directly; the proper form must be signed by the patient first. C. While it is important to involve the family, the patient’s wishes should be respected and documented first. D. Notifying the healthcare provider is important, but the priority is to document the patient's decision regarding organ donation.