The parents of a newborn plan to have him circumcised. They ask the nurse about pain associated with this procedure. What knowledge should the nurse's response be based on?

A) Experience pain with circumcision
B) Do not experience pain with circumcision
C) Quickly forget about the pain of circumcision
D) Are too young for anesthesia or analgesia

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Circumcision is a surgical procedure. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that, when circumcision is performed, procedural analgesia be provided. Pain is associated with surgical procedures. The newborn experiences pain, which can be alleviated with analgesia. Topical and injected analgesia are available for this procedure.

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