In the Past,why Was Circumcision Performed on Newborns Without Anesthesia

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the past,why was circumcision performed on newborns without anesthesia?

• A)It was illegal to give a newborn anesthesia.
• B)It was believed that newborns do not feel pain.
• C)The expense was too great.
• D)Anesthetics at the time were not effective on children.

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