Match the terms often associated with end of life to the proper reference.
-heart stops beating
A)terminal illness
B)yearning-searching
C)DNR order
D)death
E)transition
F)living will
G)donor card
H)denial
I)anger
J)health-care proxy

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Death is the cessation of all biological functions that sustain life.

Answer: A
 Terminal illness refers to a disease or condition that cannot be cured or treated effectively and is expected to result in the death of the patient.

Answer: C
 A DNR order (do not resuscitate) is a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a patient's heart stops beating.

Answer: E
 Transition refers to the process of moving from life to death.

Answer: F
 A living will is a legal document that specifies a person's wishes for medical treatment in the event they become unable to make their own decisions.

Answer: G
 A donor card is a card that indicates a person's desire to donate their organs and tissues after death.

Answer: H
 Denial refers to a psychological defense mechanism that people sometimes use to avoid facing the reality of their impending death.

Answer: I
 Anger is a common emotional response to the diagnosis of a terminal illness or the approach of death.

Answer: J
 A health-care proxy is a legal document that designates a person to make healthcare decisions on behalf of someone who is unable to make their own decisions.

Match the Terms Often Associated with End of Life to the Proper