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Parents of children receiving chemotherapy should be warned that alopecia is a side effect and that:
A. Children seldom show concern about losing their hair
B. The hair will come out gradually, and the loss will not be noticeable for some time
C. It is best for girls to choose a wig similar to their hair style and color before the hair falls out
D. The parents will soon get used to seeing their children without hair, and it will no longer bother them
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
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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