A nurse caring for a client who has hemophilia is getting ready to take the client's vital signs. What should the nurse do before taking a blood pressure?
A) Ask if taking a blood pressure has ever produced bleeding under the skin or in the arm joints.
B) Ask if taking a blood pressure has ever produced pain in the upper arm.
C) Ask if taking a blood pressure has ever caused bruising in the hand and wrist.
D) Ask if taking a blood pressure has ever produced the need for medication.

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Before taking a blood pressure, the nurse should ask if taking a blood pressure has ever produced bleeding under the skin or in the arm joints. This is important because with hemophilia, bleeding can occur easily and taking a blood pressure may cause bleeding in the arm joints or under the skin. The nurse needs to take precautions to prevent bleeding, such as using a blood pressure cuff that is appropriate for the client's size and using a lower pressure when taking the blood pressure.

A Nurse Caring for a Client Who Has Hemophilia Is