Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)
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OPQRST
- O-Onset
- P-Provoke or palliative
- Q-Quality or character
- R-Region or radiation
- S-Signs, severity, symptoms
- T-Time of onset, duration and intensity
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It is important not only to assess and document pain, but also assess and document the following characteristics so that the appropriate interventions occur.
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