The nurse is preparing to conduct a focused interview on a client who is experiencing back pain. Which questions should the nurse include in the focused interview? Select all that apply.
A. "Do you regularly engage in physical activity?"
B. "What things do you do to relieve your pain?"
C. "Are you receiving worker's compensation?"
D. "How long have you been experiencing this pain?"
E. "What activities seem to increase your pain?"
Answer: E
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