What is the nurse's primary concern when a patient with known hemophilia reports a headache and nausea after a minor fall?
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Correct answer: Intracranial hemorrhage from the head trauma
In hemophilia, even minor trauma may precipitate intracranial bleeding, which is life-threatening and requires urgent evaluation.
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