A nurse is conducting a type of interview that is structured and conducted to find out specific information by using close-ended questions to request specific data from a patient. This type of interview is known as a
1. Directive interview.
2. Passive interview.
3. Nondirective interview.
4. Aggressive interview.
ANS: 1
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