A patient with a protein C deficiency is at risk for developing which of the following?
A)Thrombosis
B)Hemorrhage
C)Lupus anticoagulant inhibitor
D)Factor deficiency

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Protein C is an anticoagulant factor that helps regulate blood clot formation. A deficiency in protein C puts the patient at risk for developing thrombosis (blood clots) because there is insufficient regulation of clot formation. Hemorrhage is not typically associated with protein C deficiency. Lupus anticoagulant inhibitor is a type of antibody that interferes with the clotting process but is not directly related to protein C deficiency. Factor deficiency could be a potential issue, but it is not specific to protein C deficiency. Therefore, the best answer is A.

A Patient with a Protein C Deficiency Is at Risk