Citation

Zimmermann PG. J. Sch. Nurs. 2003; 19(1): 4-10.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, National Association of School Nurses, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/10598405030190010201

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Pediatric abdominal pain can be a difficult condition to accurately assess for the nurse to determine whether the child’s need is for teaching, treating, or transferring. This article describes the process as well as practical tips to be used by the nurse in the school setting. Distinguishing characteristics and findings, including key physical assessments, of some of the most frequent or most important conditions are described. Atypical, but not to be overlooked, causes are also discussed.