Which of the following examples would refer to the double effect principle?

A. giving a high dose of pain medications to assist the patient in the dying process
B. to have the patient both sign the consent and also to express verbally their understanding
C. an allergic reaction to an antibiotic that was prescribed to treat an infection


Answer: C

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