An older patient who is preparing for surgery wants to wear glasses and keep a hearing aid in place until receiving anesthesia. Which nursing response demonstrates accurate therapeutic communication?
A. "The policies in the surgery unit will not allow it."
B. "You cannot keep those in."
C. "Certainly, you can keep them for that time."
D. "I will contact the surgery department to discuss your requests."
Answer: D
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