A 48-year-old male client, who normally enjoys good health, has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of polycythemia vera

The nurse who is providing care for the client should prioritize assessments aimed at the early identification of which of the following health problems?
A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Hyperventilation
C) Vasculitis
D) Thromboembolism


Ans: D
Feedback:
The increased blood viscosity that accompanies primary polycythemia creates a significant risk of thromboembolism. Hypertension, not hypotension, is also a common sign. Vasculitis and hyperventilation are unlikely to result directly from polycythemia vera.

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