Which of the following is true about how we die?

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The idea of dignity in death is not tied to the manner of death, but rather to the quality of the life that precedes it. This is a commonly accepted idea in end-of-life discussions and is therefore true.

Answer: B 
 This statement is false. Societies do need a definition of death to determine when it is appropriate to terminate life-sustaining interventions, declare legal death, and maintain organ viability for donation.

Answer: C 
 This statement is false. Brain death can be a controversial standard, and different cultures and religions have different beliefs about when death occurs. Furthermore, there are cases in which people with severe brain injury have recovered, leading to questions about the accuracy of the brain death standard.

Answer: D 
 This statement is false. Medical science cannot guarantee an idealized, easy end to life. While palliative care and hospice services can alleviate pain and suffering, death itself remains a natural and unpredictable process.

Which of the Following Is True About How We Die