A Child Who Has Beta-Thalassemia Is Receiving Numerous Blood Transfusions

Multiple Choice

A child who has Beta-thalassemia is receiving numerous blood transfusions. The child is also receiving deferoxamine (Desferal) therapy. The parents ask how the deferoxamine will help their child. Which is an action of deferoxamine that the nurse should convey?

A) Stimulates red blood cell production
B) Prevents iron overload
C) Provides vitamin supplementation
D) Prevents blood transfusion reactions