The mother of a child with hemophilia asks the nurse how long her child will need to be treated for hemophilia.What is the best response to this question?
A) "Hemophilia is a lifelong blood disorder."
B) "There is a 25% chance that your child will have spontaneous remission and treatment will no longer be necessary."
C) "Treatment is indicated until after your child has progressed through the toddler years."
D) "It is unlikely that your child will need to be treated for his hemophilia because your first child does not have the disease."

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Hemophilia is a lifelong blood disorder and requires ongoing treatment and management. There is no known cure for hemophilia, so treatment will be necessary throughout the individual's life.

The Mother of a Child with Hemophilia Asks the Nurse