Which of the following examples BEST describes a patient who is DISTRAUGHT?
A. Gina is relieved to hear that her blood pressure is low and seems relaxed and cheerful.
B. Brandon is chatting with the medical assistant and tells her he has lost some weight and is feeling well.
C. Elizabeth is sobbing and terrified after being told that she has a grim diagnosis.
D. Tom tells the medical assistant that he is a little annoyed that he had to wait twenty minutes to see the doctor.
E. Diane is overjoyed to discover that she is expecting her third child.
ANSWER: C
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