A patient states, "I'm really strung out about this pregnancy." The nurse responds by asking, "What about this pregnancy worries you?" What communication technique is this?
a. Closed inquiry
b. Restating
c. Open-ended question
d. Minimal encouraging
ANS: C
Open-ended questions convey interest and do not require a specific response.
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