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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. The nurse explains that the deferoxamine is given to
1. Prevent blood transfusion reactions.
2. Stimulate red blood cell production.
3. Provide vitamin supplementation.
4. Prevent iron overload.
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12 years ago
4... Iron overload can be a side effect of a hypertransfusion therapy. Deferoxamine (Desferal) is an iron-chelating drug, which binds excess iron so it can be excreted by the kidneys. It does not prevent blood-transfusion reactions, stimulate red blood cell production, or provide vitamin supplementation.
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