In the Quinlan case, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Quinlans. How did the hospital administrator respond?

A. She said she would pray for guidance.
B. She appealed the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
C. She complied with the decision.
D. She refused to implement the decision.
E. She obtained an injunction against the decision by a county judge.


Answer: D

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