Apply the COLDSPA Mnemonic in the situation by indicating the appropriate questions to ask the client. Situation: A 65 year old patient comes into the clinic with the chief complaint of chest pain.

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Apply the COLDSPA Mnemonic in the situation by indicating the appropriate questions to ask the client.

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A 65 year old patient comes into the clinic with the chief complaint of chest pain. 

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Components of the COLDSPA Symptom Analysis Mnemonic
Мпетonic
Question
Character
Describe the sign or symptom (feeling, appearance, sound, smell, or taste if applicable).
Onset
When did it begin?
Location
Where is it? Does it radiate? Does it occur anywhere else?
Duration
How long does it last? Does it recur?
Severity
How bad is it? How much does it bother you?
Pattern
What makes it better or worse?
Associated factors/How it
What other symptoms occur with it? How does it affect you?
Affects the client
Transcribed Image Text:DISPLAY 2-3 Components of the COLDSPA Symptom Analysis Mnemonic Мпетonic Question Character Describe the sign or symptom (feeling, appearance, sound, smell, or taste if applicable). Onset When did it begin? Location Where is it? Does it radiate? Does it occur anywhere else? Duration How long does it last? Does it recur? Severity How bad is it? How much does it bother you? Pattern What makes it better or worse? Associated factors/How it What other symptoms occur with it? How does it affect you? Affects the client
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