A patient tells the nurse,"I'm having a lot of pain in my hip." Which response(s)by the nurse most likely would stimulate the patient to provide the most complete data? Select all that apply.

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The responses,"Tell me about your pain" and "How would you describe your pain?" are open-ended responses that stimulate conversation.Although it is important information,the question "Is your pain severe?" prompts a "yes" or "no" response."When did you first notice this pain?"-also important information-is likely to stimulate a brief,factual answer.Likewise,the question "Is your pain better or worse ...?" is closed and would likely to elicit a short response that might not be descriptive.Such questions allow the nurse to control the patient's response.Limiting the response might lead to an incomplete assessment.

A Patient Tells the Nurse,"I'm Having a Lot of Pain