A patients blood work reveals a platelet level of $17,000 / \mathrm{mm}^{3}$. When inspecting the patients integumentary system, what finding would be most consistent with this platelet level?

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When the platelet count drops to less than $20,000 / \mathrm{mm}^{3}$, petechiae can appear. Low platelet levels do not normally result in dermatitis, urticaria (hives), or alopecia (hair loss).

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A Patients Blood Work Reveals a Platelet Level Of $17,000 / \mathrm{mm}^{3}$