A Patient Is Exhibiting Multiple Pinpoint Hemorrhages on His Upper

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is exhibiting multiple pinpoint hemorrhages on his upper torso. This would be described as:

• A) Hematomas
• B) Ecchymoses
• C) Purpura
• D) Petechiae

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