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Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)

Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)
Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)
Episode • Dec 7, 2023 • 5m

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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.