Terry Is in the Final Stages of Lupus, a Condition

question 86

Multiple Choice

Terry is in the final stages of lupus, a condition that causes her severe pain and discomfort. At Terry's insistence, her caregiver takes the decision to end her pain by administering a lethal dose of a drug. This is an example of _____ euthanasia.

• A) passive
• B) universally legal
• C) natural
• D) active

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Definitions:

Delirium

An acute, often sudden, state of confusion and disorientation due to physical or mental illness.

Dementia

A broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, significantly affecting daily functioning.

Aphasia

A condition marked by the loss or impairment of the ability to speak, write, or understand language, typically as a result of brain damage.

Stereotypical Words

Language that reflects generalized and oversimplified beliefs or impressions about a particular group of people or things.