A patient in the emergency department (ED) is pacing the hallway, then sits briefly before getting up and walking again. What would be an appropriate description of this patient's psychomotor activity?
1. Energetic
2. Agitated
3. Retarded
4. Spontaneous
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agitated activity appears nervous and disturbed. Energetic activity is marked by vigor. Retarded activity is slow or limited. Spontaneous activity occurs naturally and without planning.
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