What Myth May Interfere with the Treatment of Pain in Infants

question 11

Multiple Choice

What myth may interfere with the treatment of pain in infants and children?

• A) Infants may have sleep difficulties after a painful event.
• B) Children and infants are more susceptible to respiratory depression from narcotics.
• C) Pain in children is multidimensional and subjective.
• D) A child's cognitive level does not influence the pain experience.

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Definitions:

Circumplex Model

A model proposing that emotions can be represented in a circular space involving two dimensions: valence and arousal.

Emotional Words

Words that convey or evoke strong feelings or emotions.

Two Dimensions

Relates to or involves two aspects, features, or elements, often implying a framework or system for analysis or classification.

Genetically Predetermined

Traits or characteristics that are decided by genes inherited from one's parents.