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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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Channel is a 3 year old girl who has Thalassemia. She underwent several blood transfusion and folate intake as treatments. After 2 months, the doctor planned a therapy to remove too much iron in the blood. The nurse is aware that this therapy is called:
  1. Chelation
  2. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
  3. Plasmapheresis
  4. Cautery
Explanation
Answer: A - Person who received significant numbers of blood transfusions need a treatment called Chelation therapy to remove excess iron from the body. The chelating agent may be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or orally, depending on the agent and the type of poisoning
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