Another Mnemonic for Pain

The mnemonic "CLITORIS" can be helpful in the evaluation of a patient with pain:

C-haracter (sharp, dull, crampy, burning, etc.)
L-ocation (where is the pain located?)
I-ntensity (how bad is the pain on a 1-10 scale)
T-iming (when does the pain occur?)
O-nset (when did the pain initially begin?)
R-adiation (does the pain radiate; if so, where?)
I-rritating and alleviating factors (what makes the pain worse or better)
S-ymptoms associated with the pain (e.g., nausea, sweating, blood in the urine, etc.)


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