A female college student has had a melanoma of the forehead surgically removed and given a course of chemotherapy. Which comment demonstrates an understanding of the treatments and prognosis?
a. "Why did you bring me this shampoo? You guys took all my hair, so I don't have anything to wash or fix."
b. "Why don't my friends from school come to visit? Did you tell them to stay away?"
c. "My spring dance is only 3 weeks away. Do you think I could find a wig to cover my head where the hair fell out from the chemo?"
d. "Well, this looks like the end of the prob-lem for me, thank goodness! I won't have to bother that doctor again until I graduate in a couple of years because all my shots must be up to date now."
C
Acceptance of the diagnosis, treatments, side effects, and prognosis by the patient are reflected in her understanding that she will be bald.
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