Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Active

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of active euthanasia?

• A) A physician administers a lethal dose of medication to a dying patient.
• B) One person helps another person to kill himself or herself.
• C) A person removes life support from a comatose patient.
• D) A patient's spouse secretly administers a lethal drug to the dying patient.

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