Which of the following guidelines regarding pain should be included in the nurse's teaching plan for a group of parents with infants and toddlers?
A) Pain can be a source of fear and threat to the toddler's security
B) Toddlers are often reluctant to express pain
C) Infants cannot express pain until 8 months of age
D) Toddlers often try to be brave and not to cry
Ans: A
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