A migrant farmworker brings his daughter into the clinic with severe heat stroke from being out in the sun. The nurse explains the danger signs and stresses staying cool and drinking lots of water. The man seems to know this already. Which of the following best describes the most likely reason that this happened?
a. It was a rare occurrence, which probably won't be repeated.
b. The daughter either disobeyed her father and went out to play in the sun or just did not realize how hot she was.
c. Children may work on small farms because the family may need the additional income.
d. The parents were busy working and didn't realize the child was outside so long.
ANS: C
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