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The child reached for the stove, but his mother quickly grabbed his hand and said, 'Hot!' Why did she do this?
AShe wanted to play a game.
BTo prevent the child from getting burned.
CShe was angry at the child's hand.
DThe stove was actually cold.
✓ Correct Answer: B — To prevent the child from getting burned.
A 'hot' stove is dangerous, and the mother's action is a protective intervention.
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