Which statement about pain and children is true? a. Narcotics ...

[Evvie72]

Which statement about pain and children is true?
 
  a. Narcotics are more dangerous for children than adults.
  b. Infants feel pain.
  c. Children become accustomed to pain.
  d. Children tolerate pain better than adults.

Question 2

An elderly client tells the nurse about rarely going outdoors in the winter because of a lack of energy or desire. The nurse realizes this client might be experiencing:
 
  1. Anxiety.
   2. Side effect of medication.
   3. Seasonal affective disorder.
   4. Situational depression.

[chinwesucks]

Answer to Question 1

B
Infants are sensitive to pain and typically exhibit discomfort through crying or physical movement. When used appropriately, opioids are not more dangerous for children than adults. Some children show increased signs of discomfort with repeated painful procedures. Even though children may not express pain as adults do, there are behavioral indicators of pain in children.

Answer to Question 2

3. Seasonal affective disorder.

Rationale:
A decreased exposure to sunlight will reduce the production of serotonin in the brain, and that can cause a type of depression termed seasonal affective disorder. Elderly persons are prone to isolation during the winter so this is a likely explanation for the client's feelings. The nurse does not have enough information to determine if the client is experiencing a side effect of medication or anxiety. Situational depression is a depressive episode that occurs after an identifiable life event.