While reviewing a client's medical history, a nurse understands that the client is at risk of bleeding because the client's platelet count is 80,000/uL. Which condition is this?

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Thrombocytopenia is a condition where the platelet count is lower than normal, which increases the risk of bleeding. Thrombocytosis is a condition where the platelet count is higher than normal, which increases the risk of clotting. Thrombus and thrombosis both refer to the formation of blood clots, but do not directly relate to platelet count.

While Reviewing a Client's Medical History, a Nurse Understands That