The Nurse Is Caring for a 13-Year-Old Girl with Von

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old girl with von Willebrand disease. After teaching the adolescent and her parents about this disorder and care, which response by the parents indicates a need for additional teaching?

A) "We need to administer Stimate prior to dental work."
B) "We should be aware that she may suffer from menorrhagia."
C) "We should administer desmopressin as often as needed."
D) "We understand that she may have frequent nosebleeds."