Following recovery from an upper respiratory infection,a 5-year-old boy develops numerous petechiae.He reports that his urine is red.Results of his urinalysis are:

-Based on the information provided,how does the presence of petechiae relate to the abnormal results?

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Following recovery from an upper respiratory infection,a 5-year-old boy develops numerous petechiae.He reports that his urine is red.Results of his urinalysis are:
 
-Based on the information provided,how does the presence of petechiae relate to the abnormal results?

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Petechiae are small, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin. They are often associated with decreased vascular integrity, which can lead to the leakage of blood from capillaries into the skin or mucous membranes. This condition is not typically related to allergic reactions, increased platelets, or the increased destruction of red cells, but rather to issues affecting the strength or integrity of blood vessels.

Following Recovery from an Upper Respiratory Infection,a 5-Year-Old Boy Develops