The nurse learns the patient has a Factor IX deficiency. Which intervention does the nurse include in the care plan to promote safety specifically for this patient?

Provide a soft bristle toothbrush for oral hygiene. The patient with a Factor IX deficiency has Hemophilia B and is at an increased risk for bleeding. Therefore, the patient must use a soft bristle toothbrush for oral hygiene. Heparin injections would not be indicated in this patient’s care due to the increased risk for bleeding. A deficiency in Factor IX does not place the patient at an increased risk for infection, so avoidance of fresh fruit and vegetables or wearing PPE is not indicated.

The nurse learns the patient has a Factor IX deficiency. Which in...

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Difficulty: 3

Topics: Disease Prevention Hematology/Oncology

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