Medical, OB/GYNQuestion 69 of 100
The OPQRST mnemonic is primarily used to assess:
a.A patient's allergies
b.Blood glucose
c.The characteristics of pain or a chief complaint
d.Airway patency
Explanation
OPQRST (Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time) explores the nature of pain or a chief complaint. It helps characterize symptoms like chest or abdominal pain.
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