A female client has experienced alopecia due to chemotherapy.She is distraught and feels that no one will want to look at her.How can the nurse best address the client's concerns?

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The best way to address the client's concerns is to allow her to express her feelings about the effects of her hair loss. It is important for the nurse to listen actively and provide empathetic responses to validate the client's emotions. This can also help the nurse identify any underlying issues that may be contributing to the client's distress. A supportive and understanding approach can help the client feel heard and lessen feelings of isolation or despair. While showing photos of cancer survivors or telling the client her hair will grow back may be helpful in some cases, these responses do not directly address the client's feelings and concerns about her current situation. Bringing in a cancer survivor may also be helpful, but it should be done with the client's consent and at an appropriate time.

A Female Client Has Experienced Alopecia Due to Chemotherapy