Your Patient Is a 16-Year-Old Female Cheerleader Who Fell While

Your patient is a 16-year-old female cheerleader who fell while attempting a pyramid formation and struck her forehead on the back of another girl's head. She has a 2-cm laceration just above her right eyebrow. She is tearful and asks you if you think she is going to have a scar. Which of the following is the best response?

A) "It's a small cut. The emergency department will do everything they can to minimize scarring."
B) "I really can't say. You should probably see a plastic surgeon."
C) "A doctor can provide a prognosis when the cut has healed."
D) "It's likely, but it's not something to get upset about."