A routine hematocrit level is drawn on a newborn immediately after delivery and is found to be 68%. What might have contributed to this abnormally high hematocrit level?
1. Congenital heart defect
2. Leukocytosis
3. Delayed cord clamping
4. Hypovolemia
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Rationale:
1. Congenital heart defects are not related to high hematocrit levels.
2. Leukocytosis is not related to high hematocrit levels.
3. Blood volume increases by approximately 61% with delayed cord clamping; The increase is reflected by a rise in hemoglobin level and an increase in the hematocrit.
4. Hypovolemia is not related to high hematocrit levels.
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