A patient is diagnosed with polycythemia vera. Which of the following should the nurse assess for in this patient?
1. deep vein thrombosis
2. headache and dizziness
3. pulmonary embolism
4. congestive heart failure
2
Rationale: Clinical manifestations of polycythemia vera include headache, vision disturbances, dizziness, weakness, hypertension, plethora colored face, ears, mucous membranes, hands and feet, night sweats, manifestations of chronic tissue hypoxia, and elevated erythropoietin levels. Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and congestive heart failure are complications of the disease.
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