The qualitative platelet disorders and vascular disorders typically exhibit what type of symptoms?
a. Superficial bleeding
b. Deep tissue bleeding
c. Hemarthrosis
d. Thrombosis
ANS: A
Superficial bleeding, including petechiae, purpura, epistaxis (nose bleeds), and gingival (gum) bleeding, is characteristic of qualitative bleeding disorders.
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