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Bob is terminally ill.His family has requested that he not receive CPR if his heart stops beating.This means that he has this in his medical chart.


Definitions:

Cortical Responses

Cortical responses are the brain's reactions to stimuli, involving electrical activity in the cerebral cortex, which plays a key role in processing sensory information, thought, conscious movement, and much more.

Increased Risk

Refers to a situation where there is a higher likelihood of encountering harm or negative outcomes.

Gaining Weight

An increase in body weight.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.

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