The difference between withholding treatment and withdrawing treatment is that the decision to withhold treatment
a. is used when it has been determined that there is no hope for success from the onset of care.
b. reflects surrendering hope after all options have been unsuccessful.
c. requires a court order.
d. is an economical decision not a moral or ethical decision.
A
Whereas withholding usually means that there is no hope for success from the onset, withdrawing means surrendering hope.
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