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Terminal in coma, alive how long?

2017-03-10 08:21:22
Terminal cancer- In coma since January 24. on morphine drip but dr stopped any potassium to patient.today. How long can this patient live without potassium . Patient has feeding tube without any extra hydration. No urine output or very little, maybe 3-4cc daily.
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