A client experiencing thalassemia asks the nurse what kind of medication will be ordered to cure the disease. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. "You will be treated with vitamin B12 shots."
2. "There are no drugs to treat thalassemia."
3. "You will be treated with chemotherapy."
4. "The doctor will order radiation therapy."
Answer: 2
1. Vitamin B12 injections treat pernicious anemia.
2. Thalassemia is a genetic disease, and there are no medications for treatment. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the client may be given blood transfusions.
3. Chemotherapy is not used for thalassemia.
4. Radiation therapy is not appropriate for thalassemia.
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