The Nurse Is Preparing a Child for Possible Alopecia from Chemotherapy

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a child for possible alopecia from chemotherapy. What should be included?

• A)Explaining to the child that hair usually regrows in 1 year.
• B)Advising the child to expose the head to sunlight to minimize alopecia.
• C)Explaining to the child that wearing a hat or scarf is preferable to wearing a wig.
• D)Explaining to the child that when hair regrows it may have a slightly different color or texture.

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Definitions:

Cataracts

A condition characterized by clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to a decrease in vision that can develop slowly and affect one or both eyes.

Tympanostomy

A surgical procedure involving the insertion of a tube into the eardrum to drain fluid and prevent ear infections.

Otitis Media

An infection or inflammation of the middle ear, often resulting in pain, fever, and sometimes temporary hearing loss.

Otosclerosis

Condition characterized by progressive deafness caused by the fixation of the stapes of the middle ear.