"Passive Euthanasia" Can Be Classified as Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

"Passive euthanasia" can be classified as which of the following?

• A) a passive act of not taking steps to prolong life
• B) a deliberate act via a definite action that results in killing someone (including oneself)
• C) injecting a patient with a lethal overdose of narcotics to end his/her suffering
• D) all of these choices

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Definitions:

Acidic Medication

Medications that have a low pH and can increase the acidity of bodily fluids or tissues, potentially used for specific medical conditions.

Tuberculin Test

A diagnostic test for tuberculosis where a small amount of tuberculin is injected under the skin to check for a reaction indicating TB exposure.

Gauge

A measurement of the thickness, size, or capacity of something, commonly used in reference to the diameter of a needle or wire, or the thickness of sheet metal.

Parenteral Medication

A method of delivering medication by injection into a body part other than through the digestive tract, such as intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.