A young adult patient who is in the rehabilitation phase 6 months after a severe face and neck burn tells the nurse,"I'm sorry that I'm still alive. My life will never be normal again." Which response by the nurse is best?
A) "Most people recover after a burn and feel satisfied with their lives."
B) "It's true that your life may be different.What concerns you the most?"
C) "Why do you feel that way? It will get better as your recovery progresses."
D) "It is really too early to know how much your life will be changed by the burn."
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