The nurse is recording a history for a child who has been diagnosed with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP). The finding that is characteristic of this disorder is:
a. morning headaches.
b. pain for 3 consecutive months.
c. febrile episodes in the late afternoon.
d. diaphoresis when attacks occur.
Question 2
When preparing the patient for an exercise tolerance test (treadmill), the nurse should:
a. withhold all foods and fluids before the test.
b. withhold all heart medications before the test.
c. allow the patient to drink water before the test.
d. allow the patient to consume food before the test.
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The nine divisions of the abdominal region.
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