A client is diagnosed with emphysema. For which of the following hematologic disorders should the nurse include in the assessment of this client?
1. Hemolytic anemia
2. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
3. Polycythemia
4. Hemophilia
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One type of polycythemia is caused by an increase in the number of red blood cells in response to a reduced amount of oxygen in the body. The client with emphysema could develop this type of polycythemia. Hemolytic anemia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and hemophilia are not associated with emphysema.
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