Post-hematoma care includes which action?

Post-hematoma care includes which action?

• A. Cold compression and pressure
• B. Heat after injury
• C. Massage
• D. Avoid all contact

Answer: (A)

Immediately after a hematoma forms, the goal is to limit additional bleeding and swelling while reducing pain. Cold causes vasoconstriction, which slows blood flow to the injured area and reduces edema and inflammation. External compression strengthens this effect by limiting the space for fluid to accumulate and supporting the injured tissues. Heat would raise blood flow and worsen swelling in the acute stage, massage can disrupt clots and provoke more bleeding, and avoiding all contact isn’t helpful—gentle protection and standard post-injury care focus on reducing bleeding and swelling with cold and compression.

Immediately after a hematoma forms, the goal is to limit additional bleeding and swelling while reducing pain. Cold causes vasoconstriction, which slows blood flow to the injured area and reduces edema and inflammation. External compression strengthens this effect by limiting the space for fluid to accumulate and supporting the injured tissues. Heat would raise blood flow and worsen swelling in the acute stage, massage can disrupt clots and provoke more bleeding, and avoiding all contact isn’t helpful—gentle protection and standard post-injury care focus on reducing bleeding and swelling with cold and compression.