A Patient with Metastatic Lung Carcinoma Has Been Unresponsive to Chemotherapy.The

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Multiple Choice

A patient with metastatic lung carcinoma has been unresponsive to chemotherapy.The medical team has determined that there are no additional treatments available that will prolong life or improve the quality of life in any meaningful way.Despite the poor prognosis,the patient continues to receive chemotherapy and full nutritional support.This is an example of which end-of-life concept?

• A) Medical futility
• B) Palliative care
• C) Terminal weaning
• D) Withdrawal of treatment

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