Who is clinically dead? Group of answer choices A. John, who is not responsive to pain Naomi, B. who is not breathing and whose heart is not beating Helga, C. who exhibits no cortical functioning D. John, Naomi, and Helga would all be considered clinically dead.

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Dutchess

2 March, 13:23

Who is clinically dead? Group of answer choices A. John, who is not responsive to pain Naomi, B. who is not breathing and whose heart is not beating Helga, C. who exhibits no cortical functioning D. John, Naomi, and Helga would all be considered clinically dead.

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Brooklynn Reese · Answer 1

Answer:I believe it c but don't take my word for it

Weston · Answer 2

Answer: Option B

Naomi, who is not breathing and whose heart is not beating

Explanation:

For a person to be declared clinically dead, it must have been proven that:

- blood circulation has stopped, and

- breathing has ceased.

Thus, ONLY Naomi is clinically dead because she is not breathing and her heart has stopped beating leading to stoppage of blood circulation in her body