Which statement by a parent indicates understanding of fever care at home?

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C. "I will focus on my child's behavior, hydration, and breathing rather than fever number alone." — Assessment of behavior, hydration, and work of breathing is important. Not all fevers need antibiotics.

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A. "Any fever means my child needs antibiotics immediately."

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B. "A sleeping child with a fever should be forced awake for cold baths."

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D. "I should alternate adult-strength medicines without checking the dose."