A toddler had a minor fall and now has a swollen,bruised,painful knee.What diagnostic test is most important for the nurse to educate the parents about?
A) Complete blood count
B) Plasma factor assay
C) Plasma ferritin level
D) Platelet count

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The child has manifestations consistent with hemophilia.The most important diagnostic testing for this disease is a direct assay of plasma factor activity level for hemophilia A and B.A CBC will also most certainly be done,as will a platelet count.Plasma ferritin measures iron and is not warranted.

A Toddler Had a Minor Fall and Now Has a Swollen,bruised,painful