Which of the following are included in Veatch's four approaches to defining and determining death?
1) Irreversible loss of flow of vital fluids
2) Irreversible loss of the soul from the body
3) Irreversible loss of communication with a higher spirit
4) Irreversible loss of the capacity for bodily integration

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Veatch's four approaches to defining and determining death are biological, whole brain, higher brain, and personhood. The option 1 and 4 refer to the biological approach, while option 2 and 3 are not included in Veatch's approaches. Therefore, the answer is B (1, 2, and 4).

Which of the Following Are Included in Veatch's Four Approaches