"Where would you like to begin?" is an example of which method of collecting patient data?
A. Challenging the patient
B. Asking hypothetical questions
C. Encouraging the patient to take the lead
D. Asking open-ended questions
E. Focusing on the patient
C. Encouraging the patient to take the lead
Encouraging the patient to take the lead motivates the patient to discuss or describe the situation in his own way.
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