A school-age child diagnosed with classic hemophilia is admitted to the hospital for hemorrhage into the knee joint. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to plan care for this child?
A) Risk for Impaired Physical Mobility related to joint stiffness and contractures
B) Risk for Impaired Tissue Perfusion (cerebral) related to blood loss.
C) Activity Intolerance related to bleeding
D) Disturbed Body Image related to swollen knee

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hemophilia can lead to joint damage and bleeding into the joints, resulting in stiffness and contractures, which can impair physical mobility. Therefore, the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Physical Mobility related to joint stiffness and contractures would be most appropriate for this situation. The other options are not as relevant in this case.

A School-Age Child Diagnosed with Classic Hemophilia Is Admitted to the Hospital