When communicating with a mentally or emotionally disturbed patient, the medical assistant should 

A. remain calm if the patient becomes agitated or confused.
B. avoid asking the patient to repeat what he said.
C. speak in a loud voice.
D. use a quiet voice in a secluded area.


A. remain calm if the patient becomes agitated or confused.

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