A nurse is preparing an exercise program as part of a health promotion program for older adults with osteoporosis. Which question would retrieve the most valuable information about health practices?
a. "Do you exercise?"
b. "Do you like to exercise?"
c. "When do you exercise?"
d. "What exercise practices do you participate in?"
ANS: D
Correct: "What exercise practices do you participate in?" is an open-ended question or statement that requires more information than just yes or no. This type of question augments the gathering of enough facts to build a more complete picture of the circumstances.
Incorrect:
a. "Do you exercise?" is a yes-or-no question that limits the amount of information you can retrieve.
b. "Do you like to exercise?" is a yes-or-no question that limits the amount of information you can retrieve.
c. "When do you exercise?" inquires about only one item and does not lead to further discussion.
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