Discuss your view of withdrawing nutrients

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In light of the reading and lecture material, discuss your view of withdrawing nutrients from a person who is unable to care for themselves and cannot communicate, but who is receiving no other treatment (no machines are sustaining life). Is it permissible to withdraw treatment? Why or why not?

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