An infant has tetralogy of Fallot. In reviewing the record, what laboratory result should the nurse expect to be documented?
a. Leukopenia
b. Polycythemia
c. Anemia
d. Increased platelet level
ANS: B
Persistent hypoxemia that occurs with tetralogy of Fallot stimulates erythropoiesis, which results in polycythemia, an increased number of red blood cells.
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