To provide for the psychosocial needs of an immobilized patient, an appropriate statement by the nurse is:
A) "The staff will limit your visitors so that you will not be bothered"
B) "A roommate can be a real bother. You'd probably rather have a private room"
C) "Let's discuss the routine to see if there are any changes we can make"
D) "I think you should have your hair done and put on some makeup"
C) "Let's discuss the routine to see if there are any changes we can make"
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a. Impaired depth perception b. Strabismus c. Color deficiency d. Ptosis
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