An Older Client Is Diagnosed with Thalassemia

question 8

Multiple Choice

An older client is diagnosed with thalassemia. How will the nurse instruct the client about this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

• A) There is no specific treatment.
• B) Iron therapy is the best treatment.
• C) A folate supplement may be prescribed.
• D) Sulfonamides might need to be avoided.
• E) It is an inherited disorder that can go undiagnosed until later in life.

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