The female client has lost her thick straight hair due to treatment with cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). She is distraught and feels that no one will want to look at her. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Plan to show the client photos of cancer survivors whose hair grew back better.
2. Plan to have a cancer survivor visit the client and discuss wearing a wig.
3. Tell the client that this is an opportunity to have curly hair.
4. Plan to discuss the client's feelings about the effects of her hair loss.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Showing the client photos will not help, as her hair may not grow back better.
Rationale 2: Having a cancer survivor visit to talk about wigs is not the best intervention at the present time.
Rationale 3: Hair often does grow in differently such as curly instead of straight or a different color. However, this is not the best intervention at this time.
Rationale 4: The client needs to discuss and explore the meaning of her hair loss to deal with her feelings; this is the most therapeutic plan.
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