A patient has lost most of her vision as a result of macular degeneration. When attempting to meet this patients psychosocial needs, what nursing action is most appropriate?
A) Encourage the patient to focus on her use of her other senses.
B) Assess and promote the patients coping skills during interactions with the patient.
C) Emphasize that her lifestyle will be unchanged once she adapts to her vision loss.
D) Promote the patients hope for recovery.
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