Which action is considered active euthanasia?

A) Intentionally killing a terminally ill individual
B) Intentionally foregoing life-sustaining treatment
C) Providing a terminally ill individual with a means for suicide
D) Allowing the individual to die naturally without medical support


Answer: B

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