A school-age child with hemophilia falls on the playground and goes to the nurse's office with superficial bleeding above the knee. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Applying pressure to the affected area for at least 15 minutes is the most appropriate action, as it helps to control bleeding in children with hemophilia. Warm, moist packs or passive range of motion could exacerbate bleeding, and keeping the affected extremity in a dependent position could increase the risk of bleeding as well.

A School-Age Child with Hemophilia Falls on the Playground and Goes