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The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who has classic hemophilia. He is admitted with a swollen right knee that is very painful. The nurse should plan to include which of the following as a priority in the care of this child upon admission?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A bed cradle keeps bedding off the painful, swollen knee (hemarthrosis), reducing discomfort, a priority in acute hemophilia management.