A 3-year-old boy with Hemophilia is going to stat infusion of recombinant form of Factor VIII prophylactically three times a week. The nurse should advise the parents to administer the infusion on the days designated:

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Due to Hemophilia, Factor VIII should be given in the morning on designated days. The half-life is short. If it was given later in the day, protection would not be adequate when the child is most active and prone to bleeding.

A 3-Year-Old Boy with Hemophilia Is Going to Stat Infusion