Which of the following indicates that a medical assistant may be invading a patient's personal space?

A) The patient leans forward toward the medical assistant.
B) The patient turns his head away from the medical assistant.
C) The patient steps closer to the medical assistant.
D) The patient looks directly at the medical assistant.
E) The patient smiles and makes a pleasant comment.

Personal Space

Personal space refers to the physical area surrounding an individual that is considered personal and inviolable, the comfort zone for social interactions.

Leans Forward

Adopting a bodily posture where the upper body moves in front of the base of support, often indicating attention or eagerness.

Turns Head

Refers to the motion of rotating one's head around the vertical axis, usually to change the direction of gaze.