Your friends, John and Lisa, are wondering whether their newborn son can feel pain. What can you tell them about infants' ability to feel pain?
A) Infant nervous systems are not sufficiently developed to transmit pain.
B) The skin of infants does not have as many pain receptors as does the skin of adults.
C) Behavior suggests that newborns do not experience pain.
D) Physical development and behavior suggests that newborns are capable of feeling pain.

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Physical development and behavior suggest that newborns are capable of feeling pain. While infant nervous systems are not fully developed, they do have some ability to transmit pain signals. Additionally, research shows that infants respond to painful stimuli with physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, and behavioral responses such as crying and facial expressions of distress. Therefore, it is safe to assume that infants can feel pain and it is important to manage their pain appropriately.

Your Friends, John and Lisa, Are Wondering Whether Their Newborn