A nurse is caring for a client who has hemophilia and experiences pain due to bleeding into the joints.Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client?
A)Apply ice and pressure to bleeding sites.
B)Apply warm compresses to bleeding sites.
C)Administer aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
D)Immobilize painful joints in an extended position.

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Medical management consists of administration of clotting factors.Nursing care centers on teaching the client and family how to manage the condition (i.e. ,how to administer clotting factors prophylactically and if injury occurs),relieving pain when present,and teaching ways to prevent injury.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Hemophilia