Scotty, a nursing assistant, acts nervous around dying patients and tries to hurry to complete their care. This is probably because he
A. Does not like his job as a nursing assistant.
B. Feels that dying patients' needs are less important.
C. Is uncomfortable with the idea of death.
D. Is not a professional health care worker.
Answer: C
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