A patient with liver disease suffers from a low platelet count. Which of the following would the EMT directly correlate to this condition?

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A low platelet count can result in a decreased ability for blood to clot, leading to easy bruising and bleeding. Therefore, bruising to the arms would be directly correlated to this condition. Pale skin color, SpO₂ 90%, and heart rate 92 may be present in a patient with liver disease, but are not specifically related to low platelet counts.

A Patient with Liver Disease Suffers from a Low Platelet