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Hematology

A child who has hemophilia is admitted to the hospital with a swollen knee joint. He is complaining of severe pain. What is the priority of nursing care for this child upon admission?

ExplanationHemarthrosis (bleeding into a joint) is very painful. A bed cradle will keep the bed covers off of his sore joint. Moving a bleeding joint will increase bleeding and should not be done. Aspirin is an anticoagulant and contraindicated for a hemophiliac. Fluid administration is not the priority nursing action.