Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a parent of a child who has hemophilia how to control a minor bleeding episode. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"l will apply heat!'
Rationale:
🔶 Applying heat to a bleeding site can increase blood flow, which can worsen bleeding in a child with hemophilia.
🔶 Children with hemophilia have deficient clotting factors, so cold applications are preferred to vasoconstrict vessels and minimize bleeding.
🔶 Cold compresses help control swelling and reduce pain at the injury site.
🔶 The goal in minor bleeds is to promote clot formation, and heat interferes with this process.
🔶 This response reflects misunderstanding of basic first aid for a bleeding disorder and indicates need for additional teaching.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4