The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for chemotherapy. Which is the best statement the nurse can make about the client experiencing chemotherapy-induced alopecia?
A) "The hair loss is temporary."
B) "New hair growth will return without any change to color or texture."
C) "Clients with alopecia will have delay in grey hair."
D) "Wigs can be used after the chemotherapy is completed."
A
Feedback:
Alopecia associated with chemotherapy is usually temporary and will return after the therapy is completed. New hair growth may return unchanged, but there is no guarantee and color, texture, and quality of hair may be changed. There is no correlation between chemotherapy and delay in greying of hair. Use of wigs, scarves, and head coverings can be used by clients at any time during treatment plan.
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