For which one of the following lab results would the nurse expect to see abnormal results in a patient who has hemophilia?

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Patients with hemophilia have a deficiency in clotting factors, specifically factors VIII or IX, which are involved in the intrinsic pathway of coagulation. The partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is a test that evaluates the functioning of the intrinsic pathway. In hemophilia, the PTT is typically prolonged due to the lack of clotting factors. Therefore, abnormal results are expected in the partial thromboplastin time for patients with hemophilia. The other lab values listed do not necessarily reflect abnormalities related to hemophilia.

For Which One of the Following Lab Results Would the Nurse