In assessing the amount of pain that a terminally ill patient is currently experiencing, the nurse asks him if the pain is worse while breathing, moving, or swallowing. The nurse is assessing which aspect of the OLD-CART pain assessment scale?

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The OLD-CART pain assessment scale uses the mnemonic OLD CART to identify different aspects of pain. By asking if the patient's pain is worse with breathing, moving, or swallowing, is the nurse is looking for aggravating factors. Onset would be assessed by asking "when did the pain start?" Location would be assessed by asking "where is the pain?" Duration would be assessed by asking "how long does the pain last?"

In Assessing the Amount of Pain That a Terminally Ill