A young soldier recovering from enucleation due to traumatic injury is concerned that his significant other will not want to continue the relationship. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Your hearing aid will be nearly invisible; no one will know you have one."
B. "Why don't you tell a couple of your friends to bring you a pizza? That will cheer you up."
C. "I wouldn't worry; your girlfriend is not going to give up on you."
D. "You'll probably get your temporary prosthesis in a week and your permanent one in 1 or 2 months. Most people won't know which eye is which."
Answer: D
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