____, written declarations of patient intent during specific circumstances, are designed to provide guidance when a patient is threatened with an existence in a persistent vegetative state or afflicted with a terminal illness.

A. Written directives
B. Staged directives
C. Advanced directives
D. Advanced commands


Answer: C

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