A patient sits in silence for 20 minutes after a therapy appointment, appearing tense and vigilant. The patient abruptly stands and paces back and forth, clenching and unclenching fists, and then stops and stares in the face of a staff member. The patient is:
A) demonstrating withdrawal.
B) working through angry feelings.
C) attempting to use relaxation strategies.
D) exhibiting clues to potential aggression.
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