A physical therapist is conducting a systems review of a potential patient with a history of alcohol abuse.During the conversation,the patient reveals the onset of increasing difficulty getting cuts and nosebleeds to clot.What should the therapist do?

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Given the history of alcohol abuse and the recent inability to clot,the patient likely has liver failure; the liver is responsible for the production of anticoagulants and procoagulants.

A Physical Therapist Is Conducting a Systems Review of a Potential