NCLEX-RN · Question #372
Parents of children receiving chemotherapy should be warned that alopecia is a side effect and that:
The correct answer is C. It is best for girls to choose a wig similar to their hair style and color before the hair falls out. (A) Children may become depressed with a changed appearance and not want to look at themselves or have others see them. (B) The hair will fall out in clumps, causing patchy baldness that is quite noticeable and traumatic to children and their families. (C) Having a wig that…
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Parents of children receiving chemotherapy should be warned that alopecia is a side effect and that:
Options
- AChildren seldom show concern about losing their hair
- BThe hair will come out gradually, and the loss will not be noticeable for some time
- CIt is best for girls to choose a wig similar to their hair style and color before the hair falls out
- DThe parents will soon get used to seeing their children without hair, and it will no longer bother
How the community answered
(22 responses)- B5% (1)
- C91% (20)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
(A) Children may become depressed with a changed appearance and not want to look at themselves or have others see them. (B) The hair will fall out in clumps, causing patchy baldness that is quite noticeable and traumatic to children and their families. (C) Having a wig that looks like a girl's own hair can be a psychological boost to children and is helpful in fostering later adjustments to hair loss. (D) Families may become accustomed to seeing their children without hair, but the loss is traumatic to them and will continue to bother them.
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