Asked by cameron thornton on Sep 27, 2024
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Quality
A) Where is the pain located?
B) What causes the pain?
C) Does it come and go?
D) What does the pain feel like?
E) What is the rating on a scale of 0 to 10?
PQRST
An acronym used in the assessment of pain, standing for Provocation/Palliation, Quality/Quantity, Region/Radiation, Severity Scale, and Timing.
Chest Pain
A sensation of discomfort or pain in the chest area, which can be a symptom of various underlying conditions, ranging from indigestion to heart attack.
Quality
The degree of excellence or superiority of something, often used in the context of products, services, or healthcare outcomes.
- Accurately measure a patient's pain level utilizing the PQRST approach.
Verified Answer
AS
Ashley Santanaabout 19 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Quality in the PQRST pain assessment method refers to the nature and character of the pain, asking "What does the pain feel like?" helps determine this aspect.
Learning Objectives
- Accurately measure a patient's pain level utilizing the PQRST approach.