Common presentations in primary care: Don't always look for the zebra
Introduction:
This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1.0 NAPNAP contact hours, of which 0 .25 is pharmacology content.
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Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
- Identify the appropriate common differential diagnoses and assessment strategies for children who present to primary care with ear pain, red eye, cough and abdominal pain.
- Integrate evidence-based management strategies for the above mentioned complaints into their primary care practice.
- Integrate evidence-based strategies into the education of children and families with ear pain, red eye, cough and abdominal pain.
Dawn Garzon, PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP: Teaching Professor, University of Missouri, St. Louis College of Nursing, O Fallon, Mo.
FACULTY DISCLOSURES
Dr. Garzon has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours