| Literature DB >> 9313379 |
Abstract
Nontraumatic abdominal pain is a common complaint of adult patients in acute care settings. The causes of abdominal pain are numerous and can be benign or life threatening. The advanced practice nurse must be able to differentiate abdominal pain from acute and nonacute sources so that rapid and effective treatment can be implemented.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9313379 DOI: 10.1097/00044067-199708000-00012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AACN Clin Issues ISSN: 1079-0713