Hemophilia PDF
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This document provides information on hemophilia, including its pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, treatment, and education. It details different types of hemophilia and their respective clotting factors.
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Hemophilia Med Surg: Hematology Pathophysiology Hemophilia A Inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn't clot normally, Lack of clotting factor VIII (8) increasing the risk of...
Hemophilia Med Surg: Hematology Pathophysiology Hemophilia A Inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn't clot normally, Lack of clotting factor VIII (8) increasing the risk of excessive bleeding after any type of small injury Hemophilia B like a paper cut or a fall on the ground. Lack of clotting factor IX (9) Clotting factor VIII Clotting factor IX HESI Question A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hemophilia A. The nurse knows this type of hemophilia is caused by an absence of which clotting factor? Hemophilia A Hemophilia B VIII Signs & Symptoms HESI Question A nurse is caring for a patient with hemophilia. Which concerns Pain, Bruising, & Petechiae would be expected on the nursing care plan? Ineffective tissue perfusion Select all that apply. Joint stiffness & Pain Anxiety Lack of mobility Deficit of fluid volume Ineffective tissue perfusion Treatment Kaplan Question Q1 Client with hemophilia develops painful swelling of the knee after bumping the leg... which initial action is most AVOID Injections: IV, IM, SQ appropriate for the nurse to take? Apply ice to the knee and Administers coagulation elevate the leg replacement factors Q2 The nurse reviews the medical record for 4 hr a client diagnosed with hemophilia. It is Ice packs & most important for the nurse to question Elevate the affected area which entry? Meperidine Meperidine 75mg IM q 4 hr for severe pain Education HESI Question NO NSAIDS NSAIDs Which statement by a patient with hemophilia indicates the need for NO Razors further teaching? “I can learn to play contact sports NO Contact sports for exercise.”