Melissa Has Just Been Released from the Hospital After a Long

question 84

Multiple Choice

Melissa has just been released from the hospital after a long illness.Prior to her illness, she had been a part of a study in which she was asked what her preferences were for life-sustaining treatment had the need arose.If she were asked now about her preferences, what would her likely response be?

• A)She would likely report the same preferences she did before her hospitalization.
• B)She would likely report less desire for life-sustaining treatment than she had previously.
• C)She would likely report more desire for life-sustaining treatment than she had previously.
• D)none of the above

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