Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
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Acute abdominal pain is a frequent and potentially serious episodic complaint. Evaluation of the child with acute abdominal pain is always challenging, even for the experienced nurse practitioner. ⋯ Pertinent historical data and techniques of examination are reviewed. Age-specific causes of acute abdominal pain and their clinical manifestations are presented.