A child who is undergoing chemotherapy will ask the nurse if her hair will fall out. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
a. "Not all children lose their hair, and you may be one of the lucky ones and not lose your hair at all."
b. "Try not to think about your hair. Let's do something to keep your mind off losing your hair."
c. "The hair will probably fall out in 2 weeks or less, but it will grow back then chemotherapy is complete."
d. "Let me get you some crayons, and you can draw your feelings about losing your hair."
C
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A Incorrect. It is true that not all children lose their hair, but this is not the best response.
B Incorrect. This response does not answer the girl's question nor does it address her concerns, but is a distraction technique.
C Correct. The nurse should explain that her hair will probably start to fall out in 10 days to 2 weeks, but then chemotherapy is complete, her hair will grow back.
D Incorrect. This response does not answer the girl's question nor does it address her concerns.
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