Which of the following indicates that a medical assistant may be invading a patient's personal space?
A. The patient turns his head away from the medical assistant.
B. The patient smiles and makes a pleasant comment.
C. The patient looks directly at the medical assistant.
D. The patient leans forward toward the medical assistant.
E. The patient steps closer to the medical assistant.
Answer: A
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