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    Ati Lpn Med Surg Exam (Cancer) Proctored Exam

    A nurse is discussing alopecia with a client who is to begin chemotherapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. After chemotherapy, hair regrowth may differ in color, texture, or thickness from the original hair. Some patients experience curlier, coarser, or lighter-colored hair initially. This statement is not always accurate and should not be presented as a guarantee. B. Using a tourniquet is not a safe or recommended method to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Instead, techniques like scalp cooling caps are sometimes used under medical supervision to reduce hair loss. C. Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is usually temporary. Hair typically begins to regrow weeks to months after treatment ends, although regrowth may initially differ in color or texture. Permanent hair loss is rare and usually associated with high-dose radiation to the scalp or specific chemotherapeutic agents. D. Chemotherapy often targets rapidly dividing cells, which includes hair follicles. This can result in hair loss not only on the scalp but also in eyebrows, eyelashes, and other body hair. Patients should be prepared for this change and provided with supportive education on coping strategies, such as head coverings, wigs, or scarves.

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