A nurse is collecting data from a child who has ẞ-thalassemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Flushed skin: Children with β-thalassemia more commonly have pale or sallow skin due to anemia. B. Increased appetite: Malnutrition is common, and appetite may be poor due to splenomegaly and chronic illness. C. Fever: Fever may occur due to infection or iron overload from repeated transfusions. These children are also immunocompromised. D. Hyperactivity: Children with β-thalassemia often experience fatigue and weakness due to chronic anemia-not hyperactivity.