A Patient with an Intense Fear of Cats Reports That

A patient with an intense fear of cats reports that after 2 weeks of therapy,she no longer sweats or becomes nauseated when she sees a cat on television but still cannot be in the same room with a cat.The nurse would interpret this change as meaning that the patient:

A) is responding to therapy,and the current treatment can continue.
B) is responding,but slowly,and her treatment plan should be changed.
C) has unrealistic expectations and will always need to avoid cats.
D) is deteriorating and requires medication and more intensive therapy.