Susan's Cortical Functioning Has Ceased, but Her Brain Stem Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

Susan's cortical functioning has ceased, but her brain stem is still active. Susan would be BEST described as:

• A) in a persistent vegetative state.
• B) whole-brain dead.
• C) clinically dead.
• D) consciously aware.

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