When speaking with a patient, George, a nursing assistant, notices that the patient pauses frequently and sometimes remains silent before she responds. George should
A) give the patient the time she needs to respond.
B) ask the patient more questions to fill up the silence.
C) make up an excuse to leave the patient's room.
D) assume the patient is not interested in speaking with him.
A
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