Which of the Following Is the Best Indicator of Death

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best indicator of death?

• A) Blood pooling
• B) Stiffened muscles
• C) Skin maceration
• D) Body cooling

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Definitions:

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, edema, and fatigue.

Leukemia

A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Respiratory

Pertaining to or affecting respiration or the organs involved in breathing.

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup and breathlessness.