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Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question, as used in effective patient communication?
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Correct answer: A. 'What concerns do you have about your treatment today?'
Open-ended questions invite the patient to elaborate in their own words and typically cannot be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' — 'What concerns do you have...' is open-ended, while the other three options are closed-ended yes/no questions that limit the range and richness of the patient's response.