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cdr_15 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A dying child's parents have told the nurse that they do not want their child to know that she is dying. The nurse reminds the parents that this choice might cause the child to feel:

a. Isolated and suffering alone
b. Free to express her fears
c. Less anxiety
d. Protected and loved

Question 2

Classic hemophilia (hemophilia A) involves a deficiency in:

1. Factor V.
2. Factor VIII.
3. Factor IX.
4. Factor XIII.

tandmlomax84 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
This choice will force the child to suffer alone, because she will not be able to share or understand her fears and feelings. Children need clear, age-appropriate information about their illness.

Answer to Question 2

2
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1. Factor V is not noted in hemophilia A.
2. Administration of Factor VIII, derived from pooled plasma, will increase the clotting ability of the body.
3. Factor IX is not an issue with hemophilia A.
4. Factor XIII is not a factor in hemophilia A.