The patient comes to the emergency department complaining of chest pain. What question by the nurse will encourage the patient to provide the most details about the pain?
a. "When did your chest pain begin?"
b. "On a scale of 0 to 10, what is your pain level?"
c. "Would you please tell me more about the pain you are having?"
d. "Have you taken any medication for your pain?"
ANS: C
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