As a Patient Begins to Accept the Inevitability of Death,he

question 21

Multiple Choice

As a patient begins to accept the inevitability of death,he or she may ask to discuss important circumstances that will affect the last moments of life.These concerns may include the administration of CPR techniques,organ donation,internment plans,pain control,and sedation.To formalize these wishes,patients will complete a(n)

• A) will and testimonial.
• B) death directive.
• C) advanced directive.
• D) terminal care agreement.

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Definitions:

Antibody

Protein found in the plasma that is responsible for humoral immunity; binds specifically to antigen.

T Cell

A type of lymphocyte that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity, capable of directly killing infected host cells or activating other immune cells.

B Cell

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the immune response by producing antibodies.

Positive Selection

A process in the immune system where developing T-cells are selected for their ability to recognize and bind to self-MHC molecules, crucial for immune response.