The nurse is caring for a client with von Willebrand disease who is admitted to the hospital for minor knee surgery. Which of the following laboratory information should the nurse assess?
A)Platelet count
B)Bleeding time
C)Thrombin time
D)Prothrombin time

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The bleeding time is affected by von Willebrand disease. Platelet count, prothrombin time, and thrombin time are normal in von Willebrand disease.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Von Willebrand