Chelation Therapy Is Begun on a Child with B-Thalassemia Major

question 4

Multiple Choice

Chelation therapy is begun on a child with b-thalassemia major with what expected result?

• A) Treatment of the disease.
• B) Elimination of excess iron.
• C) Decreasing the risk of hypoxia.
• D) Managing nausea and vomiting.

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