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Ebrown

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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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Answer to Question 1

B
Recurrent abdominal pain occurring consecutively for 3 months supports a diagnosis of RAP.

Answer to Question 2

C
A patient having an exercise tolerance test is kept NPO except for water, for 4 hours until after the test. The nurse should never hold the patient's heart medications before this test.



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