The nursery nurse is explaining postcircumcision care to a new mother. Which of the following statements by the new mother indicates that additional teaching needs to occur?
1. "Babies don't experience pain, so I don't need to worry about hurting him when I touch the penis."
2. "I need to be careful not to put his diaper on too tight to avoid discomfort."
3. "I can comfort my baby following the procedure by holding him."
4. "The health care provider will numb the area before performing the procedure."
ANS: 1
Term neonates have the same sensitivity to pain as older infants and children. Preterm neonates have a greater sensitivity to pain than term neonates or older children.
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