A client who presents with complaints of easily bruising, bleeding gums, and petechiae may be suffering from what complication of leukemia?
A)Thrombocytopenia
B)Anemia
C)Hepatomegaly
D)Neutropenia

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A)The manifestations of thrombocytopenia, a common complication of leukemia, include petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses, epistaxis, hematomas, hematuria, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Anemia can be a late manifestation of thrombocytopenia. Hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver. Neutropenia increases the risk of infection in clients with leukemia. However, anemia, hepatomegaly, and neutropenia do not cause bleeding.
B)The manifestations of thrombocytopenia, a common complication of leukemia, include petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses, epistaxis, hematomas, hematuria, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Anemia can be a late manifestation of thrombocytopenia. Hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver. Neutropenia increases the risk of infection in clients with leukemia. However, anemia, hepatomegaly, and neutropenia do not cause bleeding.
C)The manifestations of thrombocytopenia, a common complication of leukemia, include petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses, epistaxis, hematomas, hematuria, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Anemia can be a late manifestation of thrombocytopenia. Hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver. Neutropenia increases the risk of infection in clients with leukemia. However, anemia, hepatomegaly, and neutropenia do not cause bleeding.
D)The manifestations of thrombocytopenia, a common complication of leukemia, include petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses, epistaxis, hematomas, hematuria, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Anemia can be a late manifestation of thrombocytopenia. Hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver. Neutropenia increases the risk of infection in clients with leukemia. However, anemia, hepatomegaly, and neutropenia do not cause bleeding.

A Client Who Presents with Complaints of Easily Bruising, Bleeding