Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Pyschosocial Care

Ms. Julia Jacobs is diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. She appears depressed and has verbalized concerns about impending hair loss. How should the nurse assistant deal with this?
  1. Discuss hair loss as it occurs.
  2. Provide reading material about chemotherapy.
  3. Acknowledge that hair loss may be a difficult side effect, and explore the client’s feelings about this.
  4. Give the client information about head scarves, hats, or wigs.
Explanation
Answer: C - Focusing on the feelings of the client regarding hair loss is therapeutic. Discussing wigs, headscarves, or hats will be dealt with later.
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