The nurse is caring for a patient with PV. Which laboratory study should the nurse monitor to help evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for this patient?
a. Hematocrit
b. Total protein
c. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
d. WBC differential
ANS: A
Hematocrit reflects the RBC count and monitors the "thickness" of the blood, the main concern in PV. B. C. D. Total protein, WBCs, and BUN are not generally affected in PV.
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