Allow a wide variety of possible responses prevents yes or no answers; allows client to express what he thinks to be true; helps the nurse gain info and focus on the assessment
Open-ended questions
Gathers specific info; limits choices- avoid overuse
Closed-ended questions
Nurses use these to verif what is said; overuse implies the nurse isn't listening
Validation/clarification
Repeats what the client has said or describes feelings; used to encourage client to elaborate on what's been said
Reflective
Used to put things in order or to determine cause and effect; also to obtain additional info. on certain subject