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?
1. "It stimulates red blood cell production."
2. "It prevents iron overload."
3. "It provides vitamin supplementation."
4. "It decreases the risk of transfusion reactions."
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Explanation:
1. Desferal does not stimulate red blood cell production.
2. Iron overload can be a side effect of a hypertransfusion therapy. Desferal is an iron-chelating drug that binds excess iron so it can be excreted by the kidneys. It does not prevent blood transfusion reactions, stimulate red blood cell production, or provide vitamin supplementation.
3. Desferal does not provide vitamin supplementation.
4. Desferal does not prevent blood transfusion reactions.
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