PQRST mnemonic in nursing
a. It is broadly adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible pneumothorax.
b. It is specifically adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible kidney failure.
c. It is specifically adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible heart attack.
d. none of the options above is correct.
Answer is c. It is specifically adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible heart attack.
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