The nurse is recording a history for a child who has been diagnosed with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP). What is a finding that is characteristic of this disorder?
a. Morning headaches
b. Pain for 3 consecutive months
c. Febrile episodes in the late afternoon
d. Diaphoresis when attacks occur
ANS: B
Recurrent abdominal pain occurring consecutively for 3 months supports a diagnosis of RAP once other causes have been ruled out.
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