An older patient has been diagnosed with situational depression after having a leg amputated from severe peripheral vascular disease related to diabetes mellitus. Which principle should guide this patient's rehabilitation?
A) Loss and its meaning vary with every person.
B) Convalescence is a gradual process that can take a long time.
C) More severe emotional reactions are produced when the disability is traumatic.
D) The duration of rehabilitation depends on the psychological acceptance of the older adult's condition.
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