During an integumentary assessment the nurse observes multiple areas of ecchymosis over the patient's arms, legs, and upper back. What problems should the nurse consider as causes of these manifestations?

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Ecchymosis can be caused by bleeding disorders like hemophilia (B), liver disease which affects clotting factors (C), vitamin C deficiency leading to weakened blood vessels (D), and vitamin K deficiency which is essential for blood clotting (E). Septicemia (A) is less directly associated with ecchymosis.

During an Integumentary Assessment the Nurse Observes Multiple Areas of Ecchymosis