A patient with hemophilia is admitted with acute bleeding. Until the cause of the bleeding is determined, the nurse should be prepared to perform which intervention?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Infusing fresh-frozen plasma contains clotting factors and is the appropriate treatment for acute bleeding in patients with hemophilia until the cause of the bleeding and appropriate specific factor replacement therapy is determined. Infusing packed red blood cells or normal saline is not appropriate for acute bleeding in hemophilia. Heparin is a contraindication for hemophilia patients as this drug promotes bleeding.

A Patient with Hemophilia Is Admitted with Acute Bleeding