The Best Method for Determining Responsiveness to Painful Stimuli in an Infant

question 21

Multiple Choice

The best method for determining responsiveness to painful stimuli in an infant is to:

• A) pinch his cheeks.
• B) pinch his fingernails.
• C) rub his sternum.
• D) flick the soles of his feet.

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