The Nurse Asks a Newly Admitted Patient, "Can You Tell

Multiple Choice

The nurse asks a newly admitted patient, "Can you tell me what brought you to the hospital today?" The purpose of an open-ended question is to

A) influence the direction of an acceptable response.
B) encourage the patient to answer the question with a one-word response.
C) allow patients latitude in telling their story.
D) allow the patient to engage in a passive relationship with the nurse.