A patient has thalassemia major. After receiving multiple blood transfusions over the last several months, what complication does the healthcare professional assess the patient for?
A)Hemochromatosis
B)Iron deficiency anemia
C)Vitamin C depletion
D)Rh autoimmunity

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A complication of multiple blood transfusions is hemochromatosis (iron overload) which is a major cause of death in these patients. Iron deficiency anemia does not occur. Vitamin C depletion does not occur with transfusions. Rh autoimmunity is related to pregnant women and not blood transfusions.

A Patient Has Thalassemia Major