Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A child with hemophilia arrives at the clinic with a swollen knee after falling off a bicycle. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Applying ice and compression reduces bleeding and swelling in a hemophiliac joint bleed, the first step to stabilize. Transfusion prepares for severe bleeding, not immediate. Vital signs are secondary to local control. IV saline supports later interventions.