A nurse is providing instruction to a patient regarding the procedure to change his colostomy bag. During the teach- ing session, he asks, “What type of foods should I avoid to prevent gas?” The...

A nurse is providing instruction to a patient regarding the

procedure to change his colostomy bag. During the teach-
ing session, he asks, “What type of foods should I avoid to

prevent gas?” The patient’s question allows for what type of
communication?
a. A closed-ended answer
b. Information clarification
c. The nurse to give advice
d. Assertive behavior