The EMT is using the OPQRST mnemonic to gather information from a patient with abdominal pain. Which one of the following patient statements is a response to the letter "P" in this memory aid?
A) "It hurts worse when I take a deep breath."
B) "My pulse feels as though it is racing."
C) "I have a past history of asthma."
D) "The pain started about 2 hours ago."
A
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