A nurse recognizes which physiologic responses as a manifestation of pain in a neonate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased respirations
b. Diaphoresis
c. Decreased SaO2
d. Decreased blood pressure
e. Increased heart rate
ANS: B, C, E
The physiologic responses that indicate pain in neonates are increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, rapid, shallow respirations, decreased arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2), pallor or flushing, diaphoresis, and palmar sweating.
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