It is becoming more acceptable in our society to discontinue the use of artificial means of life support because:
a. it has become too expensive to maintain patients by these means
b. most families have difficulty with the emotional trauma of a loved one remaining in a vegetative state.
c. it allows a death that is going to happen anyway as a result of the patient's current illness or injury.
d. it is believed that resources should be used to help patients who have a chance of recovering.
c
FEEDBACK: a. The use of artificial means of life support should not be based on cost.
b. The use of artificial means of life support often unnecessarily prolongs life when a patient is terminal.
c. Correct.
d. The use of artificial means of life support often unnecessarily prolongs life when a patient is terminal.
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