Which guideline regarding pain should be included in the nurse's education 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 cry.
Ans: A
Feedback:
During the toddler and preschool years, children are achieving a sense of autonomy. Because pain can be a source of fear and threat to security, children respond with crying, anger, physical resistance, or withdrawal.
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