Question

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for chemotherapy. Which is the best statement the nurse can make about the client experiencing chemotherapy-induced alopecia?a) "The hair loss is temporary."b) "Clients with alopecia will have delay in grey hair."c) "Wigs can be used after the chemotherapy is completed."d) "New hair growth will return without any change to color or texture."

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is A.

Explanation:

The effect of chemotherapy that most patients have the hardest time dealing with is the hair loss which can be really demoralizing. In the example situation given in the question, the nurse should reassure the patient who is experiencing chemotherapy-induced alopecia (alopecia meaning hair loss) that his hair loss is temporary and that it will be the way it was before when the chemotherapy is over.

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