Paden, Who Is Due for a Surgery Soon, Approaches a Social

question 10

Multiple Choice

Paden, who is due for a surgery soon, approaches a social worker to increase his mental stamina and willpower to undergo the surgery. The social worker asks Paden, "When did you find out about your illness? How soon do you have to go in for the surgery? How are you feeling about all this?" In this scenario, the social worker is:

• A)​asking leading questions.
• B)​stacking questions.
• C)​interrupting inappropriately.
• D)​inducing a close-ended conversation.

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