The Clinic Nurse Conducts an Interview with an Adolescent Diagnosed

question 6

Multiple Choice

The clinic nurse conducts an interview with an adolescent diagnosed with beta-thalassemia and his parents.Prior to planning the adolescent's care,which should the nurse take into consideration? (Select all that apply.)

• A) There is no cure for beta-thalassemia,but early remission is possible.
• B) Hemosiderosis may occur as a result of chronic blood transfusion therapy.
• C) Hand washing is essential because patients are often asplenic.
• D) If the patient has a fever,antibiotic prophylaxis may be indicated.
• E) To provide pain medication per order around the clock

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