Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Full-length
The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about non-pharmacological pain management techniques for newborns and infants. Which of the following techniques should the nurse include in the program? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,D,E
Rationale
Sucrose sucking, skin-to-skin contact, pacifier use, and swaddling reduce pain perception in infants. Cold packs are not recommended for newborns due to risk of tissue damage and ineffective pain relief in this context.