Using the OPQRST technique to obtain your patient's history, you ask your patient about what type of pain they have. This question is related to what part of the OPQRST technique?

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The OPQRST technique is a mnemonic used to evaluate a patient's symptoms, especially pain. Each letter stands for a specific aspect of the patient's symptoms to be explored: Onset, Provocation/Palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, and Time. Asking about the type of pain a patient has relates to the "Quality" aspect, which is represented by the letter "Q".

Using the OPQRST Technique to Obtain Your Patient's History, You