A child who will soon begin chemotherapy as treatment for
acute leukemia is worried that when her hair falls out her friends won't like her or want to play with her anymore. What should the nurse respond to this child?
A) Reassure her that her hair will grow back in three to six months
B) Tell her that having chemotherapy is the only way she'll get better
C) Talk with her and her family about wearing a wig, cap, or scarf
D) Distract her with a book or educational computer games
Ans: C
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