A 45-year-old client with severe schizophrenia is deemed incapable of making informed decisions about their treatment due to cognitive impairment and psychosis. The healthcare team recommends appointing a legal guardian. As the nurse, which of the following actions is most appropriate to support the client’s rights and care during this process?

Collaborate with the healthcare team and family to ensure the guardian acts in the client’s best interest while advocating for the client’s preferences.

Explain to the client that they will have limited control over their treatment decisions once the guardian is appointed.

Omit communication with the client until legal guardianship is finalized to avoid confusion.

Immediately initiate treatment without client consent once guardianship is recommended.