What is the best response for the nurse to make when a client with alopecia areata asks if the hair loss is permanent?
A) "The longer the hair loss persists, the more likely it will be permanent."
B) "Yes, the hair loss is permanent."
C) "The older you are at the onset of the disorder, the more likely the hair loss will be permanent."
D) "Widespread hair loss typically grows back."
A) "The longer the hair loss persists, the more likely it will be permanent."
Explanation: A) The more widespread the hair loss and the longer it persists, the more likely the baldness will be permanent.
B) The hair may begin to grow back spontaneously or it may start to grow with treatment.
C) If the patient is very young at onset of the disorder, the more likely the baldness will persist.
D) The more widespread the hair loss, the more likely the baldness will be permanent.
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