A 17-year-old female is in her high-school nurse's office following a complaint of severe pelvic region pain and discomfort while urinating. During your interview process you should do which of the following?
A) Ask the patient to describe the pain to determine whether the pain is visceral or somatic in nature.
B) Ask the nurse to tell you if she thinks the pain is serious or not.
C) Focus on the patient's physical exam, as it is likely to reveal more valuable information.
D) Ask closed-ended, or yes and no, questions.
Answer: A) Ask the patient to describe the pain to determine whether the pain is visceral or somatic in nature.
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