Which Action Will the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has thalassemia major?

• A)Teach the patient to use iron supplements.
• B)Avoid the use of intramuscular injections.
• C)Administer iron chelation therapy as needed.
• D)Notify health care provider of hemoglobin 11 g/dL.

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Meninges

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