Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A 20-year-old male patient with a known history of hemophilia A is brought to the emergency department with swelling and pain in his right knee after a minor fall. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Applying ice and elevating the leg reduces swelling and bleeding in hemophilia-related hemarthrosis, supporting initial management.