A depressed client is noted to pace most of the time, pull at her clothes, and wring her hands. These behaviors are consistent with
A. senile dementia.
B. hypertensive crisis.
C. psychomotor agitation.
D. central serotonin syndrome.
Ans: C. psychomotor agitation.
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