Abdominal Pain Part 3: Diagnosis and Health Management of Conditions of the Abdomen

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

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Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and the continuing nursing education requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for registered nurses.

 

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2.5 hours at completion of the activity. Pharmacology content is 0.5 hours.

 

Statement of Learning Need

Health clinicians need to be able to recognize overt and subtle signs of abdominal disease conditions in order to properly treat or refer patients to a medical specialist. Common causes of abdominal pain can lead to complications without appropriate treatment. Complications can vary depending on the cause of abdominal pain and duration of symptoms, as well as patient compliance with treatment and recommended surveillance.

Course Purpose

To provide clinicians with knowledge of the causes, diagnostic methods and treatments of acute and chronic abdominal pain to provide patients with safe and appropriate treatment options. 

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, and other Interdisciplinary Health Team Members.

 

Disclosures

Noah Carpenter, MD, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Kellie Wilson, PharmD, Susan DePasquale, MSN, FPMHNP-BC – all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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