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For each of the patient examples below, explain what you hope to discover for each part of the OPQRST-ASPN mnemonic, and/or one reason why you want to know the answer. · EXAMPLE: Your patient is complaining of a headache. o O – What were you doing when it started? I’m looking for a sudden onset which could be more serious, or a graduate worsening which could indicate a slow head bleed. o P – Does anything make it better or worse? I’m looking for if they’ve taken any OTC pain relievers, or maybe if it’s worse when they walk or run o Q – Can you describe the pain? Sharp or dull may mean different causes, throbbing vs. constant could be neuro or vascular o R – Does the pain go anywhere else? Radiation on a headache out of the head could be muscular o S – How bad is the pain? Someone with chronic migraines would have a good gauge of pain o T – How long has it been going on? Their history and time it took to call can be a big indicator on how serious they feel it is o AS – Do you have any problems with light or sound? This can be indicative of a migraine o PN – Do you have any nausea or dizziness? These can be signs of head injuries or other neurological issues. Patient 1: 15 year old male, had a moderate skateboard wipe-out, with pain in his right lower leg. Patient 2: 90 year old female, who feels a bit dizzy. Patient 3: 20 year old female, complaining of abdominal pain, says there’s a chance she’s pregnant. Patient 4: 55 year old male, complaining of chest pain and trouble breathing. Patient 5: 70 year old male, ground level fall but cannot remember falling. Takes multiple medications

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