While Her Mother Lay Dying,she Told Marie,"I'm Not Afraid

question 21

Multiple Choice

While her mother lay dying,she told Marie,"I'm not afraid.I've read as much as I can about my disease,and I realize that I can handle anything." Marie's mother views dying as __________.

• A) imprisonment
• B) part of life's journey
• C) a mandate to life more fully
• D) an experience to be transformed

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Definitions:

Corpus Luteum

The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that is involved in the production of relatively high levels of progesterone, some estrogens, and other hormones during the menstrual cycle.

Cervical Cancer

Form of cancer that is often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV); vaccinations are available to reduce risk.

Ovarian Cancer

Form of cancer that affects the uterus; often difficult to diagnose due to a lack of symptoms.

PAP Smear

A medical test that collects cells from a woman's cervix to check for cervical cancer or other cervical diseases.