A patient with Bell's palsy asks the nurse why she has to wear an eye shield at night. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "A patient with Bell's palsy often can't close the eye, which causes insomnia."
B) "A patient with Bell's palsy needs an eye shield at night to prevent injury to the eye."
C) "A patient with Bell's palsy can't blink, so the eye shield keeps the eye moist."
D) "A patient with Bell's palsy needs extra coverage for their eye."
B
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