You are assessing a patient who informs you that her body abnormally forms blood clots, even when they are not needed to stop bleeding. Which one of the following conditions should you expect the patient to have?

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The patient's statement about abnormal clotting indicates a possible condition known as thrombophilia, which is often characterized by elevated number of platelets. Low red blood cell numbers (anemia) and decreased clotting factors would actually result in increased bleeding rather than clotting, and high white blood cell counts are typically a sign of infection or inflammation rather than thrombophilia.

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