A patient says, "I'm okay about that," while sitting with her arms folded across her chest and avoiding eye contact is an example of 

A. body language that conveys one's true feeling, when words say otherwise.
B. a happy and content patient.
C. body language and words that match.
D. a patient who understands the instructions given.


A. body language that conveys one's true feeling, when words say otherwise.

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