Jan Says That Neonates Are Not Sensitive to Pain and That

Multiple Choice

Jan says that neonates are not sensitive to pain and that this is adaptive to them in the birthing process. Lynn says that neonates do in fact feel pain and that they should be given anesthesia for uncomfortable, painful procedures. Melissa says that neonates do feel pain, but that they are less sensitive to pain than are older children. Given recent research, who is correct?

A) Jan
B) Lynn
C) Melissa
D) To date, there has been no conclusive research on neonates and pain.