The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner reviews hematology reports on a child with beta-thalassemia minor and notes an Hgb level of 8 g/dL. What will the nurse practitioner do?

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The nurse practitioner should evaluate serum ferritin to determine if there is concurrent iron deficiency anemia, as beta-thalassemia minor typically does not cause severe anemia and does not require transfusions or iron supplementation unless iron deficiency is present.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Reviews Hematology Reports on a Child