While completing a health assessment for a client being admitted with bilateral pneumonia, the nurse asks the client to describe the sputum. Which communication technique should the nurse use to obtain this information?

A. Closed ended questions. Closed-ended questions limit the amount of information the client can provide. B. Detailed questions about a symptom. Detailed questions are useful but may still be somewhat limiting compared to open-ended questions. C. Open ended questioning. This is the best choice because it allows the client to provide a thorough description of their sputum, including color, consistency, and amount. D. Leading questions. Leading questions suggest a specific answer and may bias the client's response.