The nurse is monitoring a client diagnosed with leukemia. When performing a physical assessment, what condition would the nurse document as a sign of abnormal bleeding?
A) Headaches
B) Petechiae
C) Cyanosis
D) Jaundice

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Petechiae are small, red or purple spots on the body, caused by a minor bleed from broken capillary blood vessels, often associated with abnormal bleeding conditions such as leukemia.

The Nurse Is Monitoring a Client Diagnosed with Leukemia