The nurse notes that a child's gums bleed easily and he has bruising and petechiae on his extremities.What laboratory values are consistent with these symptoms? A) Platelet count of 19,000/mm³ B) Prothrombin time of 11 to 15 seconds C) Hematocrit of 34 D) Leukocyte count of 14,000/mm³

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A platelet count of 19,000/mm³ indicates thrombocytopenia, which can cause easy bleeding and bruising. The petechiae on the extremities are also consistent with low platelets. The prothrombin time, hematocrit, and leukocyte count do not necessarily explain these symptoms.

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