Which term describes omission of treatments and procedures such as orogastric feedings or ventilatory support to clients who are dying?
a. active euthanasia c. passive euthanasia
b. assisted suicide d. refusal of treatment
C
Passive euthanasia is working with the client's dying process. An example is not putting in a feeding tube to provide nourishment when the client can no longer eat.
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A) "It is important that I see my physician for scheduled follow-up appointments while taking this medication." B) "I will take this medication for 2 weeks and then gradually stop taking it." C) "If I lose weight, the dose of the medication may need to be changed." D) "This medication will help dissolve small gallstones made of cholesterol."
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