In Which Situation Is the Nurse's Use of Closed-Ended Questions

question 22

Multiple Choice

In which situation is the nurse's use of closed-ended questions most appropriate?

• A) When clarifying vague or conflicting data
• B) When obtaining a history from an overly talkative patient
• C) When encouraging a patient to elaborate on details of his or her history
• D) When collecting data about the current health problem

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