The extent to which distress from illness or side effects associated with treatment reduces a person's wish to live depends a great deal on a person's
A) ability to pay for medical care.
B) interest in understanding the reasons for the side effects.
C) support from family members.
D) valuation of life.

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Valuation of life refers to a person's subjective belief about the worth or importance of their own life, which can influence their desire to continue living despite physical or emotional distress. Factors such as cultural and religious beliefs, personal values, and life goals can all contribute to a person's valuation of life. Thus, the extent to which distress from illness or side effects reduces a person's wish to live may be influenced by their underlying outlook on life. Factors such as ability to pay for medical care, interest in understanding reasons for side effects, and support from family members may also play a role, but to a lesser extent than one's fundamental valuation of life.

The Extent to Which Distress from Illness or Side Effects