Asking the patient "Can you tell me more about your symptoms?" is which method of collecting patient data?

A. Asking closed-ended questions
B. Asking leading questions
C. Asking open-ended questions
D. Encouraging patient to take the lead
E. Asking hypothetical questions


Answer: C

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