What is the priority nursing intervention for a child hospitalized with hemarthrosis resulting from hemophilia?
a. Immobilization and elevation of the affected joint
b. Administration of acetaminophen for pain relief
c. Assessment of the child's response to hospitalization
d. Assessment of the impact of hospitalization on the family system
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A Immobilization and elevation of the joint will prevent further injury until
bleeding is resolved.
B Although acetaminophen may help with pain associated with the treatment of
hemarthrosis, it is not the priority nursing intervention.
C Assessment of a child's response to hospitalization is relevant to all hospitalized
children; however, in this situation, psychosocial concerns are secondary to
physiologic concerns. A priority nursing concern for this child is the
management of hemarthrosis.
D Assessing the impact of hospitalization on the family system is relevant to all
hospitalized children, but it is not the priority in this situation.
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