The nurse takes into consideration that the patient with polycythemia vera will have a phleboto-my to thin the blood:
a. every 2 to 3 weeks.
b. monthly.
c. every 2 to 3 months.
d. semiannually.
C
The phlebotomies are scheduled about every 2 to 3 months in order to thin the blood to reduce hypertension and threat of stroke.
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