The ________ allows patients to request that life-sustaining treatments and nutritional support NOT be used to prolong their life.
A. doctor's order
B. spousal consent
C. living will
D. doctrine of informed consent
Answer: C
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a. True b. False
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A. I, II, and III B. III only C. I only D. II only
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