A patient's laboratory results reveal a low platelet count. The nurse would assess the patient for which skin finding?

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Petechiae are small, pinpoint, red or purple colored spots on the skin that occur due to bleeding under the skin. A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) can cause easy bruising and spontaneous bleeding, including the formation of petechiae. Jaundice (A) is a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to liver dysfunction, whereas a brown or dark tinge to the skin (C) and a flushed appearance (D) are not specifically associated with a low platelet count.

A Patient's Laboratory Results Reveal a Low Platelet Count