In order to gain attention for themselves, a parent may either fabricate or induce an illness in the child so that medical professionals will have to treat it, known as ____.

A. Williams Syndrome
B. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
C. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
D. Angelman Syndrome


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. 2 inches inferior to iliac crest
B. inches inferior to iliac crest
C. 1 inch inferior to iliac crest
D. inch inferior to iliac crest

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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