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Mrs. R has beta-thalassemia major and has come into the office with an enlarged spleen,
changes in the shapes of her facial bones, and jaundice. As you take her history and examine
her, what additional problems will you be watching for? Choose the most likely problems that
Mrs. R may develop. Shortness of breath and activity intolerance Bone fractures Enlarged liver
Excessive bruising and bleeding Elevated blood potassium Collapsed lung Weakness or fatigue
Constipation
Solution
The other symptoms are:
* Shortness of breath - due to inadequate cells that carry oxygen
* Enlarged liver
* Weakness and fatigue - due to inadequate oxygen supply
* Bone fractures - due to expansion of bone marrow, bones become thinner and brittle

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