The nurse expects the patient diagnosed with polycythemia vera to display which of the following manifestations of the disease?
A) Elevated red blood cells and splenomegaly
B) Lowered hematocrit and splenomegaly
C) Lowered hematocrit and jaundice
D) Elevated red blood cells and jaundice
Ans: A
Feedback: Symptoms of splenomegaly, an elevation in red blood cells, headache, fatigue, dizziness, tinnitus, and a very ruddy complexion are associated with polycythemia vera.
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