Which statements or questions would be appropriate for the nurse to use during the introduction phase of the interview?
a. "I'm here to ask you questions about the pain you've been experiencing."
b. "Can you describe the pain that you've experienced?"
c. "You told me that the pain is ‘all over' your body. Is there a specific location where the pain is the worst?"
d. "You've told me about your pain's location and how bad it feels. Is there anything else you can tell me about it?"
ANS: A
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