A nurse works with clients who have alopecia from chemotherapy. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Helping clients adjust to their appearance
b. Reassuring clients that this change is temporary
c. Referring clients to a reputable wig shop
d. Teaching measures to prevent scalp injury
ANS: D
All of the actions are appropriate for clients with alopecia. However, the priority is client safety, so the nurse should first teach ways to prevent scalp injury.
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