provocation

C2
Pronunciation
/ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/
/ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something

2 Definition

Something that provokes; a provocative act

3 Definition

The second step in OPQRST regarding the investigation of what makes the symptoms MOI or NOI improve or deteriorate.

Example Sentences
  • When it's time to check for provocation ask the patient about what makes their chief complaint better or worse.