A child is diagnosed with beta-thalassemia major. What should the nurse teach the child's parents?. Select all that apply.

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Beta-thalassemia major requires regular blood transfusions (A) to manage severe anemia. It is a serious illness (B) that requires significant medical care. Children with this condition often experience fatigue, so rest is important (C). However, growth can be affected, but not necessarily resulting in a petite frame (D), and there is no specific link to food allergies (E).

A Child Is Diagnosed with Beta-Thalassemia Major