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Body image
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dynamic perception and feelings related to one's appearance, body function, and sensations
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What are the risk factors for altered body image?
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-Actual or perceived changes in body reality (ex: sterility, cachexia, surgical scars/amputation, weight loss/gain, symptoms, aging)
-actual or perceived changes in social network -lack of decision making in amount of disfigurement -limited positive compensatory behaviors |
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Defining characteristics of body image changes : PHYSICAL
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neglect or compulsive attention to self-care or grooming; ask how feeling versus assumption based on appearance
weight gain or loss insomnia or hypersomnia |
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Defining characteristics of body image changes : COGNITIVE
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decreased attention span
problems with concentration forgetfulness difficulty with problem solving, decision making, or memory loss |
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Defining characteristics of body image changes : PSYCHOSOCIAL
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dysfunctional grieving
expressions of self-doubt, self-negation, or fear of rejection hesitancy or discomfort in social interactions - avoidance of social contact self-destructive behaviors, such as self-neglect, alcoholism, or other drug misuse sexual dysfunction, such as impotence or frigidity refusal to look at or touch the changed body part refusal to assume responsibility for the changed body function |
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alopecia
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loss of hair (scalp, facial, axillary, pubic, eyebrow, eyelash, nasal, body)
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Radiation therapy dosage greater than _____ to ____ gray may cause TEMPORARY hair loss
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30 to 35 gray
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Radiation therapy dosage greater than ____ gray may cause PERMANENT hair loss in the area being treated
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40 gray
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What are the potential sequelae of alopecia?
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increased heat loss through scalp
loss of eyelashes and nasal hair decreases the body's natural resistors impaired self-concept decreased sexual and social interaction |
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Administration of ___________ chemotherapy agents increases the chances of total alopecia
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multiple
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When does hair loss occur in relation to treatment?
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2 to 3 weeks after treatment begins
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How long does hair loss take?
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loss occurs over a period of days to weeks or may occur in 1 day
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Regrowth usually starts ____ to ____ weeks after completion of therapy
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6 to 8 weeks
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_________ and ________ of regrown hair may differ from hair growth before loss
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color and texture
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What are measures to decrease side effects of hair loss?
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ski cap or other head cover to prevent heat loss in cold climates
a large-brimmed hat or sunscreen (SPF 30) on the scalp to protect from the sun glasses, sunglasses, and eye drops to protect eyes |
