OPQRST is considered a focused assessment for the evaluation of pain which has brought the patient in for this particular event. What type of questions relate to what the patient was doing when the signs and symptoms first started to occur?

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OPQRST is considered a focused assessment for the evaluation of pain which has brought the patient in for this particular event.   What type of questions relate to what the patient was doing when the signs and symptoms first started to occur?

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The "Onset" in the OPQRST pain assessment method specifically relates to what the patient was doing when the signs and symptoms first appeared. It helps in understanding the circumstances that initiated the pain or discomfort.

OPQRST Is Considered a Focused Assessment for the Evaluation of Pain