Question

A nurse is discussing alopecia with a client who is scheduled to begin chemotherapy. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make? Option 1: "Your hair will grow back quickly after chemotherapy." Option 2: "Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy." Option 3: "You won't experience any hair loss during chemotherapy." Option 4: "Alopecia is a rare side effect of chemotherapy."

Answer 1

Option 2: "Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy."

This statement is appropriate because it provides accurate information about the common side effect of hair loss associated with chemotherapy. It prepares the client for what to expect during the treatment. Options 1, 3, and 4 do not provide correct or relevant information regarding the common occurrence of hair loss during chemotherapy.