A 75-Year-Old Patient,who Suffered a Massive Stroke 3 Weeks Ago,has

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Multiple Choice

A 75-year-old patient,who suffered a massive stroke 3 weeks ago,has been unresponsive and has required ventilatory support since the time of the stroke.The physician has approached the spouse regarding placement of a permanent feeding tube.The spouse states that the patient never wanted to be kept alive by tubes and personally didn't want what was being done.After holding a family conference with the spouse,the medical team concurs and the feeding tube is not placed.This situation is an example of:

• A) euthanasia.
• B) palliative care.
• C) withdrawal of life support.
• D) withholding of life support.

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