Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has thalassemia major?

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The frequent transfusions used to treat thalassemia major lead to iron toxicity in patients unless iron chelation therapy is consistently used. Iron supplementation is avoided in patients with thalassemia. There is no need to avoid intramuscular injections. The goal for patients with thalassemia major is to maintain a hemoglobin of 10 g/dL or greater.

Which Action Will the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care