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What does COLDSPA refer to and what do each letter mean?
COLDSPA refers to pain, used in assessment.
C = Character (describe symptom)
O = Onset (When did it begin?)
L = Location (Where on body?)
D = Duration (How long does it last?)
S = Severity ( How bad is it?)
P = Pattern (What makes it better/worse?)
A = Associated Factors (What other symptoms occur?)