Which client statement demonstrates improvement in terms of anger/aggression management?
A) "I realize I have a problem expressing my anger appropriately."
B) "I know I can't hit and punch anymore, but, boy, can I tear a person down with my stare and a few choice words."
C) "It's bad to feel as angry as I feel. I'm working on ridding myself of this emotion entirely. It's poison."
D) "Because my wife seems to be the one to set me off, I've decided to remain separated from her."
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