The nurse is performing a focused interview with the client. Which behaviors indicate that the client may be feeling threatened?
1) The client begins to wiggle their foot back and forth.
2) The client frequently moves around in their chair.
3) The client crosses his arms and becomes very quiet.
4) The client leans forward in the chair making eye contact.
5) The client expresses anger when answering the questions.
Ans: 1, 2, 3, 5
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