A 64-year-old man is being managed in hospital for a hematologic condition. During the course of his chemotherapy, he develops bleeding from IV lines. A blood smear is shown.
Which of the following is most likely to be seen in this patient?
A) Decreased fibrinogen
B) Decreased fibrin degradation products
C) Decreased plasmin activity
D) Decreased prothrombin time
E) Increased plasminogen
