A professor's 4-year-old child has a temperature of 101.6° F, diarrhea, and complains of stomach pain. The professor is scheduled to teach three classes today. Which actions by the professor demonstrate effective parenting? (Select all that apply.)
A) Telephoning a grandparent to stay with the child at home for the day.
B) Telephoning a colleague to teach his classes and staying home with the sick child.
C) Taking the child to the university and keeping the child in a private office for the day.
D) Taking the child to a day care center and hoping day care workers will not notice the child is sick.
E) Giving the child one dose of ibuprofen (Motrin) and taking the child to the day care center.

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The correct responses demonstrate fulfillment of the role as a parent. The distractors indicate the professor has not cared for the sick child in an effective way. Taking the child to a day care center exposes other children to a potential infection. Taking the child to one's office does not keep the child comfortable or provide for the child while the professor is teaching.

A Professor's 4-Year-Old Child Has a Temperature of 101