It is becoming more acceptable in our society to discontinue the use of artificial means of life support because:
A) it has become too expensive to maintain patients by these means.
B) most families have difficulty with the emotional trauma of a loved one remaining in a vegetative state.
C) it allows a death that is going to happen anyway as a result of the patient's current illness or injury.
D) it is believed that resources should be used to help patients who have a chance of recovering.
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