Asked by Lukas Papangelis on May 11, 2024

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Mrs.Fynn,78 years old,comes into the clinic with complaints of increasing pain in both her knees.The nurse is conducting a thorough assessment using the PQRSTU pneumonic.What information would the nurse gather under "understanding"?

A) Location
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Leisure activities
D) Pain-free intervals

PQRSTU Pneumonic

A mnemonic used in the medical field to assess pain: Provocation/Palliation, Quality/Quantity, Region/Radiation, Severity Scale, Timing, and Understanding the patient's perception.

Pain Assessment

The process of evaluating the intensity, type, and duration of a patient's pain, which is critical to providing appropriate pain management.

Understanding

The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.

  • Acquire knowledge on the basic principles of pain assessment in diverse age categories and medical conditions.
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Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Understanding in the PQRSTU pneumonic refers to gathering information about the patient's perception and beliefs about the pain, as well as any environmental or personal factors that may be contributing to the pain. Leisure activities would fall under this category as it may provide insight into any activities that exacerbate or alleviate the pain. Location, pain-free intervals, and nausea/vomiting would fall under other categories such as Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing, and Associated symptoms respectively.