Care of the patient with a blood or lymphatic disorder: A child with hemophilia is hospitalized with hemarthrosis. Which of the following should the nurse caring for that child include in the plan of care?

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A child with hemophilia is hospitalized with hemarthrosis. Which of the following should the nurse caring for that child include in the plan of care?

Rafael Del Rio · Accepted Answer

Remain aware of any erythema, cuts or bruising of any size that the child experiences or reports. (The nurse should also monitor the child's temperature and reports pain.)

Care of the patient with a blood or lymphatic disorder

A child with hemophilia is hospitalized with hemarthrosis. Which of the following should the nurse caring for that child include in the plan of care?

Remain aware of any erythema, cuts or bruising of any size that the child experiences or reports. (The nurse should also monitor the child's temperature and reports pain.)

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