Question of the Week #31

Welcome to your Question of the Week #31

Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to occur as a long-term sequela of painful procedures in the neonate?

A. Decreased biological response to subsequent painful procedures.

B. Lower stimulated cortisol response levels initially, followed by a reset of the endocrine stress response with higher cortisol levels later in life.

C. Equal cognitive, motor skills and growth scores compared to controlled counterparts not exposed to repeated painful procedures.

D. Decreased risk of secondary hyperalgesia.

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Question of the Week #31

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