A patient develops alopecia related to doxorubicin (Adriamycin) therapy.Which statement should the nurse use to explain this side effect?
A) Uric acid collects in hair cells.
B) Antibiotics stop all hair growth.
C) Bone marrow suppression prevents nourishment of hair follicles.
D) Anti-neoplastics, such as Adriamycin, attack all rapidly dividing cells.
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