Which of the following is an expected finding in the peripheral blood smear of an ALL patient?
A) A normal platelet count
B) The presence of nucleated RBCs
C) A decreased platelet count
D) An absolute increase in mature lymphocytes

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A decreased platelet count is commonly observed in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients due to bone marrow infiltration by leukemic cells, which disrupts normal hematopoiesis including platelet production.

Which of the Following Is an Expected Finding in the Peripheral