The mnemonic "OPQRST" is a tool that:

A) is only effective when assessing a patient who is experiencing severe pain.
B) allows the paramedic to reach a field diagnosis quickly and initiate treatment.
C) is used commonly to rule out conditions that are immediately life threatening.
D) offers an easy-to-remember approach to analyzing a patient's chief complaint.


Ans: D) offers an easy-to-remember approach to analyzing a patient's chief complaint.

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