The clinic nurse conducts an interview with an adolescent diagnosed with beta-thalassemia and his parents.Prior to planning the adolescent's care,which should the nurse take into consideration? (Select all that apply.)

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A) Incorrect. There is currently no known cure for beta-thalassemia.
B) Correct. Chronic blood transfusion therapy can result in hemosiderosis, a condition where excess iron builds up in the body's tissues and organs, potentially leading to organ damage.
C) Correct. Patients with beta-thalassemia are often asplenic, meaning they do not have a spleen or have a non-functioning spleen, and are therefore more susceptible to infections. Hand washing and infection prevention measures are crucial to prevent infections.
D) Correct. Patients with beta-thalassemia may have compromised immune systems and are more susceptible to infections. If a patient with beta-thalassemia has a fever, antibiotic prophylaxis may be indicated to prevent a serious infection from developing.
E) Incorrect. While pain management may be necessary for patients with beta-thalassemia, administering pain medication around the clock is not specifically related to considerations for this disorder.

The Clinic Nurse Conducts an Interview with an Adolescent Diagnosed