A 23-year-old female client has been diagnosed with von Willebrand disease following a long history of "heavy periods" and occasional nosebleeds. Which of the client's following statements demonstrates a sound understanding of her new diagnosis?
A) "I'm really disappointed that I won't be able to do sports anymore."
B) "I read on a website that I might have to get blood transfusions from time to time."
C) "I'll make sure to take Tylenol instead of aspirin when I get aches and pains."
D) "I hope my insurance covers the injections that I'll need to help my blood clot."
Ans: C
Feedback:
Most clients with von Willebrand disease, especially less serious variants, require only monitoring and aspirin avoidance. It is likely unnecessary for the client to avoid sports. Drugs, clotting factors, and transfusions are likely not required, given the moderate bleeding that the client has experienced to this point.
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