Which of the following explains an increased prothrombin time in patients with malabsorption syndrome?

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A decreased intestinal absorption of vitamin K will result in an increased prothrombin (clotting) time.A prothrombin time is a measure of the time necessary for fibrin clot formation.Vitamin K is a lipid-soluble vitamin, and absorption of vitamin K will be decreased in situations of malabsorption.Vitamin K is necessary to activate several clotting factors and proteins for normal clotting to occur.When this activation does not occur, the prothrombin time is increased.

Which of the Following Explains an Increased Prothrombin Time in Patients