A 9-Year-Old Child Has Just Been Diagnosed with Recurrent Abdominal

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Multiple Choice

A 9-year-old child has just been diagnosed with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) . What should the nurse include in preparing the family for discharge? Choose all that apply.

• A)"Your child should be on a high-fiber diet."
• B)"You may give your child a stimulant laxative once a week."
• C)"You should help your child with bowel training to establish regular bowel habits."
• D)"Your child may place ice packs on the abdomen when pain occurs."

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