An elderly client with septic leg wounds develops multi-system organ failure. The physicians discuss treatment options with the family but explain that success to reverse the condition is minimal. The family has decided to stop all further treatment of the client. This scenario is an example of:
A) medical futility.
B) do-not-resuscitate.
C) assisted suicide.
D) active euthanasia.
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