Winnie Is Considering the Use of Anesthesia During the Circumcision

question 41

Multiple Choice

Winnie is considering the use of anesthesia during the circumcision of her newborn son. She wants to know if newborns can feel pain. What would you tell her?

• A) Yes; recent research indicates that infants can feel pain.
• B) No; infants cannot feel pain.
• C) Maybe; research on the matter is inconclusive as of now.
• D) Maybe; the level of pain felt depends on the newborn's resilience.

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