When Jamal, an 80-year-old African American uses the terms passed or passed on, he is

a. describing the soul carrying on a journey after death.
b. reflecting an inability to confront death.
c. using a euphemism for refusal of hospice services.
d. indicating a desire for livesaving technology.


Answer: a

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