Miranda Was in a Terrible Automobile Accident Where She Suffered

question 54

Multiple Choice

Miranda was in a terrible automobile accident where she suffered extensive head injuries. Currently she has no cortical activity in her brain, but her brainstem activity continues. Her heartbeat and respirations occur on their own, but she demonstrates no consciousness or awareness of her surroundings. Miranda would best be described as

• A) suffering from whole-brain death.
• B) suffering from a persistent vegetative state.
• C) suffering from clinical death.
• D) suffering from natural death.

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Definitions:

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