Author Question: Which guideline regarding pain should be included in the nurse's education plan for a group of ... (Read 54 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

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.

Question 2

The most important pathway for pain sensation is the:

A) corticospinal tract
B) dorsal horn neural tract
C) afferent tract
D) spinothalamic tract

mcabuhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
The spinothalamic tract appears to be the most important pathway for pain sensation.