Pain management in babies and children has been found in studies to do which of the following? Select all that apply
a. to be unnecessary
b. to promote wound healing
c. to decrease hospital stays
d. to cause children to be predisposed to drug addiction
B, C
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Correct Timely and effective pain management has been identified as promoting wound healing.
Timely and effective pain management has been identified as decreasing the length of the hospital stay.
Incorrect Pain management has been identified as necessary for the pediatric client.
Pain management is not associated with predisposing the child to drug addiction.
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