A patient suffered multiple traumatic injuries and received many blood transfusions within a few days of the injuries. For which medical condition should the healthcare professional monitor the patient for?
A)High blood pressure
B)HIV infection
C)Hemosiderosis
D)Kidney damage

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Hemosiderosis is a condition that occurs only when excess iron is stored as hemosiderin in the cells of many organs and tissues. This condition is common in individuals who have received repeated blood transfusions or prolonged parenteral administration of iron. While blood transfusions can expose a person to infectious diseases, this is not as likely to be a problem since blood products are tested. Kidney damage may occur in patients with traumatic injuries, but is not directly related to the multiple blood transfusions.

A Patient Suffered Multiple Traumatic Injuries and Received Many Blood