Which of the following questions or statements would be appropriate in eliciting further information when conducting a health history interview?
A) "Why didn't you go to the doctor when you began to have this pain?"
B) "Are you feeling better now than you did during the night?"
C) "Tell me more about what caused your pain."
D) "If I were you, I would not wait to get medical help next time."
Ans: C
Avoid questions that impede communication during the interview, including those that can be answered by yes or no, why or how questions, and giving advice.
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