The nurse notes that a child's gums bleed easily and that the child has bruising and petechiae on his extremities.What laboratory values are consistent with these symptoms?
A) Platelet count of 19,000/mm3
B) Prothrombin time of 11 to 15 seconds
C) Hematocrit of 34
D) Leukocyte count of 14,000/mm3

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The normal platelet count is 150,000 to 400,000/mm³.This finding is very low,indicating an increased bleeding potential.The child should be monitored closely for signs of bleeding.The prothrombin time of 11 to 15 seconds is within normal limits.The normal hematocrit is 35 to 45,and although this finding is low,it would not create the symptoms presented.This value indicates the probable presence of infection,but it is not a reflection of bleeding tendency.

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