Abdominal Pain: Assessment of the Acute and Chronic Pain

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 (30 minutes).

Statement of Learning Need

Health clinicians need to be able to recognize overt and subtle signs of abdominal disease in order to properly treat or refer patients to the appropriate 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 health clinicians with knowledge of the causes, diagnostic methods and treatments of acute and chronic abdominal pain so that patients can receive safe and appropriate options for treatment. 

Target Audience

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

Disclosures 

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

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