Carmine Fell into a Coma, Which His Physicians Have Determined

question 49

Multiple Choice

Carmine fell into a coma, which his physicians have determined is likely to be irreversible. Yet, due to activity in his brainstem, it is possible that Carmine may live for an extended period. This state is referred to as:

• A) clinical death.
• B) brain death.
• C) biological death.
• D) social death.

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