The client with thalassemia intermedia has a hemoglobin level of 9.0. The nurse is preparing an education session for the client. Which statement should the nurse include?
A) "You need to increase your intake of meat and other iron-rich foods."
B) "Your low hemoglobin could put you into preterm labor."
C) "Increasing your vitamin C intake will help your hemoglobin level."
D) "You should not take iron supplements."

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Thalassemia intermedia patients often have iron overload due to increased intestinal iron absorption and possibly from frequent blood transfusions, making it important to avoid additional iron intake through supplements.

The Client with Thalassemia Intermedia Has a Hemoglobin Level of 9.0