The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview. The therapist chooses to use open-ended questions. Open-ended questions allow the therapist to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A) gather information when a patient introduces a new topic.
B) introduce a new subject area.
C) begin the interview process.
D) gather specific information.

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An open-ended question should be used to start the interview, introduce a new section of questions, and gather more information from a patient's topic. Closed or direct questions are used to gather specific information.

The Respiratory Therapist Is Conducting a Patient Interview