Disconnecting a ventilator, not performing a surgery, or withholding food from a terminally ill patient all fall under the category of
A) active euthanasia.
B) passive euthanasia.
C) mercy killing.
D) bioethical euthanasia.

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Passive euthanasia refers to the withdrawal or withholding of medical treatment that would prolong the life of a terminally ill patient. Disconnecting a ventilator, not performing a surgery, or withholding food from a terminally ill patient all fall under the category of passive euthanasia. Active euthanasia involves taking deliberate steps to end a patient's life, while mercy killing and bioethical euthanasia are not recognized medical terms.

Disconnecting a Ventilator, Not Performing a Surgery, or Withholding Food