A parent of three small children has had nausea, vomiting, and extreme fatigue for the past 2 days and calls the children's grandmother for assistance with caring for the children. Which illness behavior is the parent experiencing?

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Sick-role behavior involves adopting behaviors typical of a sick person, such as seeking assistance from others to fulfill roles and responsibilities they're unable to manage due to illness, as demonstrated by the parent calling the grandmother for help.

A Parent of Three Small Children Has Had Nausea, Vomiting