A nurse is orienting to a new position in an infant nursery.When the healthcare provider is preparing to perform a circumcision on a 2-day-old newborn who was born 2 weeks early,the nurse asks about the administration of pain medication prior to the procedure.The healthcare provider states: "Newborns do not have pain at this age,so why should we give any medication?" The nurse's best response would be:

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Pain transmission has been documented in infants of this age. It is important to advocate for the newborn's comfort and pain management during any procedure, including circumcision. The nurse should educate the healthcare provider on current research regarding pain in newborns and advocate for appropriate pain management.

A Nurse Is Orienting to a New Position in an Infant