What is true of direct questions?
a. They can get a lot of information quickly.
b. They can help the patients organize their thoughts.
c. They get minimum response answers of "yes" and "no."
d. They make patients think that they are contributing to their health care.
ANS: C
The diminished, overwhelmed patient will give minimal answers to direct questions if the technique is overused. The technique is best used to obtain factual information.
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