A patient states, "I'm really strung out about this pregnancy." The nurse who responds by asking, "What about this pregnancy worries you?" is using the technique of:
a. closed inquiry.
b. restating.
c. open-ended question.
d. minimal encouraging.
C
Open-ended questions convey interest and do not require a specific response.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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