When treating the child with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP), the ...

[rmenurse]

When treating the child with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP), the nurse instructs the parents that, as part of the treatment plan, the child must be seen:
 
  a. every 2 weeks to a month.
  b. weekly.
  c. monthly.
  d. every 6 weeks.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics. The nurse demonstrates aggressive communication when stating:
 
  a. Please let me know when you start to have pain.
  b. Let's practice some guided imagery.
  c. Let's try repositioning you.
  d. I will only medicate you every 4 hours.

[jackie]

Answer to Question 1

A
Children with RAP must be seen every 2 to 4 weeks.

Answer to Question 2

D
Aggressive communication is when a person interacts with another in an overpowering and forceful manner to meet their own personal needs at the expense of the other. By only medicating a patient every 4 hours for excruciating pain, the nurse meets their own needs at the expense of the patient.