Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
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In communities across the nation, rapid expansion of programs seeking to promote healthy development of children by strengthening families has been taking place. These diverse programs are reshaping traditional approaches to families and children and are becoming important catalysts for change in human service delivery systems. ⋯ As popularity for these programs grows, preserving the underlying values and operating principles of family support is essential. Pediatric nurse practitioners can be strong advocates for these principles within their communities and health care settings.
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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.