What purpose does pain serve for individuals?
a. to provide gate con-trol c. to minimize noxious stimuli
b. to act as a protective mechanism d. to limit movement
B
The purpose of pain is twofold: it serves as a protective mechanism and a diagnostic tool. As a protective mechanism, pain can prevent injury (e.g., using the hand to test the bath water before placing a baby in a tub; if the water is too hot, the hand will retract and the caregiver can add cold water to moderate the temperature).
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