1. In making decisions on behalf of a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child, a guardian ad litem appointed for the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 shall:
(a) Consider the wishes of the parent or other person and inform the court of those wishes; and
(b) Act in the best interests of the parent or other person, as determined by the guardian ad litem using his or her independent judgment.
2. Communications between a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child and his or her guardian ad litem are privileged and confidential to the same extent as communications between the parent and his or her attorney.
3. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 may not take any action to relinquish parental rights, effectuate a termination of parental rights or consent to a specific adoption on behalf of the person for whom the guardian ad litem is appointed.