A child with hemophilia plans on participating in a bicycling club. The nurse should recommend the child
1. consider a swim club instead of thebicycling club.
2. wear kneepads,elbow pads,and ahelmet while bicycling.
3. participate only in the socialactivities of the club.
4. not join the club.
Answer:2
Rationale:Children with hemophilia should be encouraged to participate in noncontact sports activities.Bicycling is an excellent option and is recommended along with swimming. The child should always use kneepads,elbow pads,and a helmet when participating in a physical sport.Participating only in the social aspects of the club would not encourage physical activity.Discouraging a child from joining a club would not foster growth and development.
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