Which One of Terri Schiavo's Relatives Made the Initial Request

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which one of Terri Schiavo's relatives made the initial request for her feeding tube to be removed so that she could die with dignity?

• A) her mother
• B) her husband
• C) her father
• D) her younger sister

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