Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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To examine neonatal intensive-care unit nurses' judgments of pain intensity in term and preterm newborns and to describe the cues used to assess the possible presence of pain in newborns. ⋯ Nurses' judgments of pain intensity in newborns are influenced by the vigor and richness of the newborn's behavior response. Neonatal nurses must be provided with continuing education that focuses upon recognition of the signs and symptoms of pain in newborns.