When interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history, you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, but she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What action should you take in this situation?
A. Go on to the next question in the interview
B. Be patient and wait for her to find the word
C. Ask the question again, but rephrase it
D. Suggest a word you think she might want to use
E. Tell her the exact word does not matter
Answer: B
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