Asked by Ishka Trevino on May 18, 2024
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Jan says that neonates are not sensitive to pain and that this is adaptive to them in the birthing process. Lynn says that neonates do in fact feel pain and that they should be given anesthesia for uncomfortable, painful procedures. Melissa says that neonates do feel pain, but that they are less sensitive to pain than are older children. Given recent research, who is correct?
A) Jan
B) Lynn
C) Melissa
D) To date, there has been no conclusive research on neonates and pain.
Neonates
Refers to newborn infants, especially in the first few weeks after birth.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.
Adaptive
Characterized by or showing an ability to adjust to new conditions or environments, often used in the context of biological organisms or learning strategies.
- Recognize the signs of infant distress and the methods to alleviate it.
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Dallas ScrantonMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Recent research indicates that neonates do indeed feel pain, and it is now common practice to consider pain management for them during procedures that are likely to cause discomfort or pain.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the signs of infant distress and the methods to alleviate it.