A Child Who Has Beta-Thalassemia Is Receiving Numerous Blood Transfusions

question 22

Multiple Choice

A child who has beta-thalassemia is receiving numerous blood transfusions and deferoxamine (Desferal) therapy. The parents ask how the deferoxamine will help their child. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

• A) "It stimulates red blood cell production."
• B) "It prevents iron overload."
• C) "It provides vitamin supplementation."
• D) "It decreases the risk of transfusion reactions."

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Definitions:

Oil-Secreting

Pertaining to glands that produce and release oil for lubrication of skin or hair.

Melan/o

A prefix in medical terminology referring to melanin or the color black.

Kerat

Refers to the protein keratin or related to the cornea of the eye, used in terms like "keratitis."

Ang/i

A prefix or combining form used in medical terminology relating to blood vessels or the angle formed between structures.