A client comes to the walk-in clinic complaining of weakness and fatigue. While assessing this client, you find evidence of petechiae and ecchymoses. You note that the spleen appears enlarged. What would you suspect is wrong with this client?
A) Aplastic anemia
B) Pernicious anemia
C) Iron deficiency anemia
D) Agranulocytosis

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Aplastic anemia can lead to symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, and the appearance of petechiae and ecchymoses due to the failure of the bone marrow to produce adequate amounts of blood cells, including platelets, which can lead to these bleeding manifestations. An enlarged spleen can also be associated with this condition as the body tries to compensate for the bone marrow failure.

A Client Comes to the Walk-In Clinic Complaining of Weakness