A female patient's hematocrit level is 50% and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. What should the nurse suspect as being the cause for this patient's hematocrit level?
a. Dehydration
b. Chronic renal failure
c. Bone marrow suppression
d. Bleeding esophageal varices
ANS: A
Hematocrit levels are increased in chronic hypoxia and dehydration. Since the oxygen saturation level is 98% on room air, the nurse should suspect that this patient is dehydrated. B. C. D. The hemoglobin level will most likely be low if the patient has chronic renal failure, bone marrow suppression, or bleeding esophageal varices.
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