During a hurricane emergency, a child with hemophilia is injured and bleeding internally. The child is transported to the hospital. Due to the emergency, the appropriate factor is not available. What blood product would be the next best option to promote clotting?
A)Platelets
B)Whole blood
C)Packed cells
D)Fresh or fresh frozen plasma

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Fresh or fresh frozen plasma contains all the clotting factors and would be the best choice to promote clotting in a child with hemophilia in an emergency situation when the appropriate factor is not immediately available. Platelets, whole blood, and packed cells do not contain all the necessary clotting factors needed for hemophilia treatment.

During a Hurricane Emergency, a Child with Hemophilia Is Injured