What response should the nurse give to a woman who gave birth three months ago and is concerned about excessive hair loss?
A) "This is normal following childbirth and may last up to a year."
B) "This is of concern, and you should follow up with your physician."
C) "This hair loss is permanent."
D) "This may be the sign of a serious disease."
A) "This is normal following childbirth and may last up to a year."
Explanation: A) Pregnancy usually produces a prolonged anagen phase, followed in postpartum by a prolonged telogen phase; telogen effluvium may persist for up to 1 year.
B) Pregnancy usually produces a prolonged anagen phase, followed in postpartum by a prolonged telogen phase; telogen effluvium may persist for up to 1 year.
C) Pregnancy usually produces a prolonged anagen phase, followed in postpartum by a prolonged telogen phase; telogen effluvium may persist for up to 1 year.
D) Pregnancy usually produces a prolonged anagen phase, followed in postpartum by a prolonged telogen phase; telogen effluvium may persist for up to 1 year.
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