Which of the Following Questions or Statements Would Be Appropriate

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions or statements would be appropriate in eliciting further information when conducting a health history interview?

• A) "Why didn't you go to the doctor when you began to have this pain?"
• B) "Are you feeling better now than you did during the night?"
• C) "Tell me more about what caused your pain."
• D) "If I were you, I would not wait to get medical help next time."

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