A child who has ß-thalassemia is receiving numerous blood transfusions. The child also is receiving deferoxamine (Desferal) therapy. The parents ask how the deferoxamine will help their child
The nurse explains that the deferoxamine (Desferal) is given to: 1. Prevent blood transfusion reactions.
2. Stimulate red blood cell production.
3. Provide vitamin supplement.
4. Prevent iron overload.
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Rationale:
1. Deferoxamine (Desferal) does not prevent blood transfusion reactions.
2. Deferoxamine (Desferal) does not stimulate red blood cell production.
3. Deferoxamine (Desferal) does not provide vitamin supplementation.
4. Iron overload can be a side effect of a hypertransfusion therapy. Deferoxamine (Desferal) is an iron-chelating drug that binds excess iron so that it can be excreted by the kidneys.
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