A 3-year-old child with severe head trauma is intubated and on a respirator.The child has three flat electroencephalograms (EEG)completed 24 hours apart.The electrocardiogram (EKG)shows a rate of 90 beats per minute in a normal sinus rhythm.Which of the following describes these findings?

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The three flat EEGs indicate a lack of brain activity, which is a key factor in determining cerebral death. The normal sinus rhythm on the EKG indicates that the heart is still functioning, ruling out heart-lung death. The term "imminent death" is subjective and not a medically recognized term. "Natural death" is too broad and does not accurately describe the specific findings in this case.

A 3-Year-Old Child with Severe Head Trauma Is Intubated and on a Respirator.The