Upon questioning your patient about whether he has been feeling any particular stress lately, he asks, "Do you think I'll have to wait very long in the emergency department?" This is most illustrative of:
A) confrontation.
B) using avoidance language.
C) distancing.
D) overuse of professional jargon.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The patient is using avoidance language to indirectly express his stress about the waiting time in the emergency department, rather than directly addressing the topic of stress.

Upon Questioning Your Patient About Whether He Has Been Feeling