The nurse will appropriately and deliberately use the closed question technique when the patient is: (Select all that apply.)

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Closed questions are useful for gaining specific information such as age, address, and listing of allergies. Closed questions help the anxious, confused, and unfocused patient to respond. Patients who are having difficulty expressing feelings are not aided by closed questions. Angry patients need to be helped by silence or general leads.

The Nurse Will Appropriately and Deliberately Use the Closed Question