If an infant has hydrops fetalis, which type of thalassemia does the nurse suspect?
a. Beta minor
b. Beta major
c. Alpha minor
d. Alpha major
ANS: D
Hydrops fetalis is due to alpha thalassemia major, not either beta form or alpha minor.
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