Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)
Included In This Lesson
Outline
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
Description
It is important not only to assess and document pain, but also assess and document the following characteristics so that the appropriate interventions occur.
Nursing Mnemonics
In this course, you’ll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!