Body language that leads you to suspect that a person is in pain is:
a. talkative, verbose speech.
b. fretful hand movements.
c. focused, fixed eye stares.
d. marked salivation.
B
The person in pain may suddenly become quiet, have an inability to keep the hands still, and have lackluster eyes, pallor, diaphoresis, pupil dilation, and dry mouth.
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