When assessing a client's pain:

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Asking the client questions using the acronym OPPQRST (Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing) helps to assess the pain's background and characteristics. Determining the original cause is important, but it is not the only factor to consider. Accepting only certain terms to describe the pain may limit the client's ability to express their pain accurately. Ignoring the use of analgesics and narcotics can lead to incorrect pain assessments and treatment plans.

When Assessing a Client's Pain