A nurse is discussing alopecia with a client who is scheduled to begin chemotherapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "Chemotherapy can cause hair loss, but it's usually temporary and your hair will likely grow back after treatment."
B. "You may not lose all of your hair during chemotherapy, but it's possible that you may experience some thinning."
C. "Hair loss during chemotherapy is permanent, but there are ways to cope with it, such as wearing a wig or scarf."
D. "There's no way to predict how chemotherapy will affect your hair, but it's important to be prepared for the possibility of hair loss."

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