When interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history, you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, but she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What action should you take in this situation?
A) Suggest a word you think she might want to use
B) Ask the question again, but rephrase it
C) Tell her the exact word does not matter
D) Be patient and wait for her to find the word
E) Go on to the next question in the interview
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