As the age of viability gets pushed earlier and earlier, due to advancements in medical technology, what ethical issue must be addressed?
A. Should women with a history of many successful deliveries be discouraged from becoming pregnant?
B. Should limits be placed on advancements in medical technology?
C. Is it defensible to expend vast sums of money caring for infants who may have a very low chance of survival?
D. Would caring for very-low-birthweight infants be more effective in the home than in a hospital?
Answer: C
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