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Sufayan.ah

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A 2-year-old child has been diagnosed with hemophilia A. What information should the nurse include in a teaching plan about home care?
 
  a. If bleeding occurs, apply pressure, ice, elevate, and rest the extremity.
  b. Children's aspirin in lowered doses may be given for joint discomfort.
  c. A firm, dry toothbrush should be used to clean teeth at least twice a day.
  d. Do not permit interactive play with other children.

Question 2

What is the result of a deficiency of factor IX?
 
  a. Thalassemia
  b. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
  c. Hemophilia A
  d. Christmas disease


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InfiniteSteez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When bleeding occurs, the traditional approach is to follow RICErest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Christmas disease, or hemophilia B, is caused by the deficiency of factor IX.


Sufayan.ah

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

parker125

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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