A child with thalassemia major receives blood transfusions frequently. What is a complication of repeated blood transfusions?
a. Hemarthrosis
b. Hematuria
c. Hemoptysis
d. Hemosiderosis
ANS: D
As a result of repeated blood transfusions, excessive deposits of iron (hemosiderosis) are stored in tissues.
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