Which question by the nurse aide is an open-ended question?

• A.How are you feeling about moving to this unit today?
• B.Are you having any pain right now at this moment?
• C.Do you want a glass of water with your lunch today?
• D.Did you sleep well during the night last night?

Why

An open-ended question invites the resident to describe feelings in their own words and cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. The other choices are closed questions that only allow a short yes-or-no answer.

Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Communication: Open-Ended Questions · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-080).

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