A client with a history of bleeding disorders presents to the emergency department with excessive bleeding from a minor cut. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to assess the client's clotting function?

A) Correct. Bone marrow aspiration involves the removal of a small sample of bone marrow from the hip bone to assess the production of blood cells and identify potential causes of bleeding disorders.

B) Incorrect. The statement describes an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which is not the procedure scheduled for this client.

C) Incorrect. Monitoring blood pressure and heart rate is essential during any procedure, but it is not specific to bone marrow aspiration.

D) Incorrect. An ultrasound is not relevant to a bone marrow aspiration procedure and is not used to assess bleeding disorders. It is typically used for imaging soft tissues and organs.

Questions

A) Incorrect. Hemophilia does not increase the risk of forming blood clots. In fact, it causes difficulty in forming blood clots, leading to an increased risk of bleeding and hemorrhage.

B) Incorrect. Platelet count is not directly affected in hemophilia. It is primarily a disorder of clotting factors.

C) Correct. Hemophilia is a genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency or absence of specific clotting factors, which impairs the blood's ability to clot properly.

D) Incorrect. Hemophilia does not affect the number of red blood cells, which are responsible for oxygen transport.