In Which of the Following Situations Would a Health Care

In which of the following situations would a health care surrogate or proxy assume the end-of-life decision-making role for a patient?

A) When a dying patient requires extensive heavy sedation, such as benzodiazepines and narcotics, to control distressing symptoms
B) When a dying patient who is competent requests to withdraw treatment against the wishes of the family
C) When a dying patient who is competent requests to continue treatment against the recommendations of the health care team
D) When a dying patient who is competent is receiving prn treatment for pain and anxiety