The parents of a newborn male ask the nurse about pain during circumcision. What should the nurse respond to these parents?
1. "Newborns can't feel pain, so don't worry about it."
2. "We'll make sure to bring your baby to you right after the procedure, so you can comfort him."
3. "I'll have the pediatrician speak to you about it."
4. "Newborns' pain experience is real. We'll use some medication to help your baby feel more comfortable."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Newborns certainly do feel pain.
Rationale 2: Newborns certainly do feel pain and it is important to comfort the child, but this option does not answer the parents' question. Nurses who care for newborns should be able to explain expected reactions to the parents.
Rationale 3: Nurses who care for newborns should be able to explain expected reactions to the parents.
Rationale 4: Young babies react diffusely to pain and cannot isolate the discomfort. The pain of circumcision is not isolated in the genital region, but may be felt more diffusely, throughout the body.
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