The Client with Thalassemia Intermedia Has a Hemoglobin Level of 9.0

question 33

Multiple Choice

The client with thalassemia intermedia has a hemoglobin level of 9.0. The nurse is preparing an education session for the client. Which statement should the nurse include?

• A) "You need to increase your intake of meat and other iron-rich foods."
• B) "Your low hemoglobin could put you into preterm labor."
• C) "Increasing your vitamin C intake will help your hemoglobin level."
• D) "You should not take iron supplements."

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