Review of a patient's medical record reveals the presence of petechiae. How would the nurse interpret this information?. Select all that apply.
A) The patient will have a maculopapular rash that extends over at least 30% of the body.
B) The patient has sustained damage to capillary blood vessels.
C) The patient has sustained bruising trauma.
D) The patient will have small purple or red spots.
E) The patient probably has an infection distal to the point where the petechiae begin.
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