A patient with a genetic mutation has decreased Factor XIII production. If this patient sustains a deep wound, which coagulation outcome is most likely?

💡 Explanation

Decreased Factor XIII leads to unstable clot formation because Factor XIII is responsible for cross-linking fibrin monomers within the blood clot. Therefore, the clot forms initially, but fibrin cross-linking is impaired, leading to premature clot lysis, rather than stable clot formation.

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