A woman who gave birth 2 months ago calls the perinatal clinic crying because her hair is falling out in large amounts. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Advise the woman to make an appointment with a dermatologist.
B.
Explain that this symptom will end once she stops breastfeeding.
C.
Reassure the woman that her hair will grow back within a year.
D.
Tell the woman it's really extra hair that grew in pregnancy.
ANS: C
New hair growth may be stimulated during pregnancy, but after birth, this process reverses and hair shedding occurs for 1-4 months. Virtually all hair will be replaced within 6-12 months. The nurse should educate the woman about this natural process. Although telling the woman that she had extra hair in pregnancy is accurate, simply stating this fact does nothing to ease her distress. The woman does not need to see a dermatologist. The process is not related to breastfeeding.
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