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lak

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Some laws in the United States allow for nonvoluntary passive euthanasia.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

To give pain medication in order to relieve pain, knowing that there is also a chance that the patient might be so weakened as to die from the medication, is generally considered a case of active euthanasia.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

False



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