The nurse notes that a client has a higher than normal reticulocyte count. This would indicate
a. bone marrow depression.
b. dehydration.
c. increased erythrocyte production.
d. polycythemia vera.
C
An increase in the reticulocyte count indicates an increase in erythrocyte production, probably because of excessive RBC destruction (hemolytic anemia) or loss (hemorrhage).
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