What Is the Best Way to Obtain Specific Information About

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to obtain specific information about a patient when taking the medical history?

• A) Summarize the facts revealed by the patient when answering questions.
• B) Ask direct questions that can be answered briefly.
• C) Restate what the patient has said to check the accuracy of what was heard.
• D) Encourage the patient to explain the answers fully.

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