DrClifton Believes That Newborns Cannot Experience Pain And,therefore,do Not Benefit

Multiple Choice

Dr.Clifton believes that newborns cannot experience pain and,therefore,do not benefit from the use of an anaesthetic during minor surgery.What has research found about this belief?

A) It is accurate because all newborn senses are poorly developed.
B) It cannot be evaluated because it is unethical to test newborns to determine if they can perceive pain.
C) It is accurate because, although some senses are well developed at birth, newborns cannot experience pain.
D) It is inaccurate because newborns have been shown to experience pain.