Age Is a Factor in Different Responses to Pain

question 8

Multiple Choice

Age is a factor in different responses to pain. Which of the following age-related statements about pain is NOT true?

• A)Preterm and newborn infants do not yet have functional pain pathways.
• B)Painful experiences and prolonged exposure to analgesic drugs during pregnancy may permanently alter neuronal organization in the child.
• C)Increases in the pain threshold in older adults may be related to peripheral neuropathies and changes in skin thickness.
• D)Decreases in pain tolerance are evident in older adults.

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