Phil Is Preparing to Collect a Blood Specimen

Phil is preparing to collect a blood specimen. During his examination of the patients arm for a potential site, Phil observes the presence of petechiae scattered across both of the patients' arms. Phil understands what this indicates. He proceeds with the venipuncture, allowing extra time to make sure the site has completely stopped bleeding before leaving the patient. Why did Phil do this?

A) Petechiae indicate possible clotting problems.
B) Petechia indicates possible blood pressure problems.
C) Petechia indicates possible infectious disease.
D) Petechia indicates possible areas of inflammation.