The parents of a preterm infant in neonatal ICU (NICU) are concerned about their infant experiencing pain from so many procedures. The nurse's response should be based on the knowledge that preterm infants:

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Preterm infants perceive and react to pain similarly to older children and adults. They have the necessary neurological pathways to experience pain, including the cortical and subcortical centers required for pain perception, as well as the neurochemical systems associated with pain transmission and modulation. This understanding is crucial for ensuring they receive appropriate pain management in the NICU.

The Parents of a Preterm Infant in Neonatal ICU (NICU)