Question

A parent of a child with hemophilia states that she worries whenever the child has a bump or cut. the nurse should explain that after the area is cleansed, the wound should be treated by applying which measure? warm, moist compresses gentle pressure a wet-to-dry dressing a tourniquet above the injured area submit answer

Answer 1

In order to foster and encourage the blood to clot at the site of the wound, gentle pressure should be applied the wound area after the wound is cleansed. This will help the body to use its own natural mechanisms to prevent continued/excessive bleeding.