Mr. Turner has come to the medical office because he has been having pain in his lower abdomen. During the patient interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to find out more details about the pain Mr. Turner is having?
A. "Does the pain seem sharp or dull?"
B. "Does the pain occur mostly after you eat?"
C. "Is the pain confined to the lower right quadrant, or does it radiate laterally?"
D. "Is the pain there all the time?"
E. "How would you describe the pain you are having?"
Answer: E
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