Preparing to see the patient

Which of the following questions should you ask of the patient?

a
Do you have a craving for ice other non-nutritive substances?
In other words, pica.
b
Have you noticed increased pigmentation of your skin?
c
What is your ethnicity?
Thalassemia minor is more common in people from Mediterranean countries, like Greece and Turkey, and in people from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
d
Do you have a family history of anemia?
Patients with thalassemia minor may report a positive family history.
e
Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder?
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