A patient has a factor VIII level of 50% activity. Which is most likely true regarding what can be expected for this patient's clinical situation?
a. Severe bleeding
b. Moderate bleeding
c. Mild bleeding
d. Normal with respect to factor VIII
ANS: D
The reference range for factor VIII activity is 50% to 150%. Thus this patient is normal.
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