What abnormality in the complete blood count is often seen in a patient with significant hypox-emia caused by chronic lung disease?
a. Leukocytosis
b. Anemia
c. Polycythemia
d. Leukopenia
ANS: C
Polycythemia helps prevent the negative side effects of reduced PO2 in the blood by increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
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