Question

24 after chemotherapy, a patient notices that they bleed readily and excessively when they are injured. in addition, there are small red spots resembling tiny bruises developing on the skin. what condition would result in these symptoms? multiple choice hemophilia thrombocytopenia anemia leukemia

Explanation:

Hemophilia is a genetic disorder mainly affecting blood - clotting factors. Anemia is a condition related to low red - blood cell count or low hemoglobin. Leukemia is a cancer of blood - forming tissues. Thrombocytopenia is characterized by a low platelet count, which can lead to easy and excessive bleeding and the appearance of small red spots (petechiae) on the skin, similar to what the patient is experiencing after chemotherapy.

Answer:

Thrombocytopenia