The nurse asks the patient, "What brings you to the hospital today?" What is the nurse's rationale for using this type of question?
1. It acknowledges agreement between the patient and the nurse.
2. It elicits specific information.
3. It is useful for introducing a subject in general terms.
4. It helps to clarify information.
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Rationale 1: The question does not acknowledge agreement between the patient and the nurse. The nurse's summary at the end of the interview acknowledges agreement.
Rationale 2: Direct questions are used to elicit specific information.
Rationale 3: The question is an open-ended question and asks for narrative information by stating the topic in general terms. It is used to introduce a topic.
Rationale 4: The question does not help to clarify information.
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