Which of the following are examples of open-ended questions? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Ms. Goode, did you have a productive therapy session?"
b. "How are you?"
c. "How do you feel about staying with your daughter?"
d. "What would you like to discuss today while we take a walk?"
e. "Are you having that problem with arthritis in your hand again?"
ANS: B, C, D
Correct
The questions "How are you?" "How do you feel about staying with your daughter?" and "What would you like to discuss today while we take a walk?" require the patient to answer by providing data and not just a yes or no answer.
Incorrect
The statements "Ms. Goode, did you have a productive therapy session?"and "Are you having that problem with arthritis in your hand again?" do not require more than yes or no answers.
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