NURSING CARE PLAN

ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS SCIENTIFIC PLANNING INTERVENTION RATIONALE EXPECTED

EXPLANATION OUTCOMES
S>” My hair Impaired Presence of After 2 days of 1. Discuss - Provides After 2 days of
falls Tissue alopecia (hair nursing potential hair information so nursing
excessively Integrity: loss) is another intervention loss and re patient and interventions,
after alopecia form of tissue the client will growth with family can the client will:
chemotherapy. Related to the disruption identify patient and begin to - identify
“ Effects of common in alopecia as family. prepare alopecia a side
Chemical patients with potential side cognitively and effect of
O>brittle hair, Distraction cancer who effects of emotionally for chemotherapy
breaks off at receive treatment and loss. - identify
the surface of radiation or take steps for 2. Explore - Facilitates positive and
the scalp chemotherapy. medications in potential impact coping negative
> anxious The extent of hair care and on hair loss, self feelings to self
behavior alopecia treatment. image and image.
depends on the interpersonal -modify hair
dose and relationships. care and
duration of - Prevent or - Retains hair treatment
therapy. This minimize hair as long as -maintain
cause damage loss trough the possible hygiene and
in stem cells following: grooming
and hair a. Used scalp a. Decreases -state that hair
follicles. hypothermia hair follicle loss are
and scalp uptake of temporary
tourniquets if chemotherapy
appropriate.
b. Cut long hair b – e. Minimize
before hair loss due to
treatment. the weight
c. Used mild and
shampoo, manipulation of
conditioner, and hair.
pat dry.
d. Avoid electric
curlers, dryers,
and hair sprays.
e. Avoid
excessive
combing or
brushing, used
wide tooted
comb.

3. Prevent - Preserves
trauma to scalp. tissue integrity
a. Lubricate a. Assists in
scalp with maintaining
vitamin A and D skin integrity
ointment to
decrease
itching.
b. Have patient b. Prevent UV
used sunscreen light exposure
or wear hat
when in the sun.

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4. Suggest ways
to assist in
coping with hair
loss.
a. Purchase wig a. Wig that
or hair piece closely
before hair loss. resembles hair
color and style
is more easily
if hair loss has
not begun.

b. If hair loss b. Facilitates

occurred, take adjustment
photograph to
wig shop to
assist in
selection.
c. Begin to wear
wig before hair
loss.

5. Explain that - Reassure

hair growth patient that
usually begins hair loss is
again once usually
therapy is temporary.
completed.