Technology-dependent children used to be hospitalized but are now cared for at home. The focus on home care for such children is due primarily to the fact that:
A. Children at home have fewer nosocomial infections and more consistent development.
B. Parents vastly prefer home care so they can care for their child every second.
C. Teachers find it easier to visit a child at home rather than in the hospital.
D. The child's friends prefer to visit at home with toys rather than in hospitals.
ANS: A
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