The client with thalassemia intermedia has a hemoglobin level of 9.0. The nurse is preparing an education session for the client. Which statement should the nurse include?
1. "You need to increase your intake of meat and other iron-rich foods."
2. "Your low hemoglobin could put you into preterm labor."
3. "Increasing your vitamin C intake will help your hemoglobin level."
4. "You should not take iron supplements."
4
Explanation: 4. Folic acid supplements are indicated for women with thalassemia, but iron supplements are not given.
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0.99 rounded to the nearest tenth is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).