A 22-year-old man is brought to the ED following a gang fight. Two deep lacerations are observed in the LRQ of his abdomen. The lacerations are bleeding profusely despite applied pressure for 20 minutes. Diffuse swelling, erythema, and rubor are noted in his right ankle and left knee. The patient is unresponsive. An astute medical student notices a medical alert bracelet among the pile of the patient’s belongings. It indicates the patient has mild hemophilia A. The expected labs and treatment plan are which of the following?
A. Normal PT, prolonged PTT; treatment with recombinant FVIII
B. Normal PT, prolonged PTT; treatment with recombinant FIX
C. Prolonged PT, normal PTT; treatment with recombinant FVIII
D. Prolonged PT, normal PTT; treatment with recombinant FIX
E. Prolonged PT, prolonged PTT; treatment with recombinant FVIII
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