A patient is suffering from chronic low back pain. He tells you the pain is like a sting that starts in his flank and runs down his leg. You are not clear on what the patient means by a "sting," so you ask, "Can you be more specific so I can better understand your pain?" Which interview technique are you using?
a. Clarification
b. Confrontation
c. Facilitation
d. Interpretation
Answer: a. Clarification
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