In passive euthanasia:

Correct answer: D. death is allowed but not caused

  • A. a person's body is frozen upon death
  • B. drugs are administered to hasten death
  • C. body temperature is lowered to delay death
  • D. death is allowed but not caused

Explanation

Passive euthanasia involves allowing death to occur by withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, rather than directly causing death with a lethal drug. Administering drugs to hasten death describes active euthanasia.

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