An Older Client Is Diagnosed with Thalassemia

Multiple Choice

An older client is diagnosed with thalassemia. How will the nurse instruct the client about this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A) There is no specific treatment.
B) Iron therapy is the best treatment.
C) A folate supplement may be prescribed.
D) Sulfonamides might need to be avoided.
E) It is an inherited disorder that can go undiagnosed until later in life.