During an initial assessment of a new patient in a walk-in clinic, the nurse suspects that the patient might have thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). The assessment that has led to this conclusion is:
1. frontal hair loss.
2. large irregular areas of ecchymosis.
3. flushed ruddy complexion.
4. excessive urine output.
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Patients with TTP have large areas of ecchymosis, are pale because of anemia, and report a urine decrease because of the attendant renal impairment.
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