The EMT is using the OPQRST mnemonic to gather information from a patient with abdominal pain. Which of these patient statements is a response to the "P" component of 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) "It hurts worse when I take a deep breath."

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