The most likely reason that the mother used hot water instead of the cool water that Fatima advised is that she may believe that hot water helps to clean the skin better or provides more immediate relief from the itching or discomfort associated with eczema. It's common for some individuals to associate warmth with soothing, leading them to think that hot baths might be beneficial, despite the fact that cooler water is generally recommended for conditions like eczema. This misunderstanding does not imply a lack of belief in Fatima's expertise or any intention to harm, but rather a misinterpretation of the best care practices for the child's condition.
Fatima is a dermatologist who is treating a young patient for extreme eczema. The poor little boy’s skin is so dry and irritated that it is cracked and bleeding in several places. Fatima writes a prescription for a cream that should soothe the child’s skin and advises his mother to bathe him in cool water. When he comes back in for a follow up, his skin is in even worse condition. Fatima asks if the mother has been following her advice and she insists that she has. She says that she is using the cream on the boy and making sure he has hot baths every night. Fatima knows that the temperature of the water is contributing to the child’s distress. What is MOST likely the reason that the mother used hot water instead of the cool water that Fatima advised?
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The mother does not believe Fatima knows what she is talking about.
The mother does not believe Fatima knows what she is talking about.
The mother purposefully wants to hurt her son.
The mother purposefu
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