The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client with Chronic

The nurse is providing care for a client with chronic anemia. The client states, "Why don't they just give me transfusions when I need them?" Which factor does the nurse consider before giving the client a response?

A) Transfusions are a possibility if the red blood cells (RBCs) drop significantly.
B) Transfusions are a remedy with hypoxia and hypovolemia.
C) A splenectomy is a better solution than blood transfusions.
D) Slow blood loss requires iron, vitamin B₁₂, and folic acid.