What precaution should be taken when managing a client with hemophilia after an injury?

Maintaining elevation of the injured area is crucial when managing a client with hemophilia after an injury because it helps to reduce swelling and minimize pain. Elevation can also assist in keeping the injured area above the level of the heart, which promotes venous return and decreases the potential for further bleeding. In individuals with hemophilia, the ability to form clots is impaired, increasing the risk of prolonged bleeding, making it particularly important to manage these injuries carefully.

The other options, while potentially helpful in other contexts, may not be appropriate for a client with hemophilia after an injury. Encouraging mobility could lead to further injury or bleeding, and applying heat may exacerbate swelling and increase circulation to the area, which is contrary to the goal of minimizing bleeding and managing inflammation. Compression is generally contraindicated until bleeding is controlled, as applying pressure can worsen bleeding in a person who has a bleeding disorder.