While caring for a postterm infant, a nurse recognizes that the elevated hematocrit level most likely results from:
a. hypoxia in utero.
b. underproduction of red blood cells.
c. increased breakdown of red blood cells.
d. the normal expected shift from fetal hemoglobin to normal hemoglobin.
A
While in utero, the infant who is hypoxic will compensate by producing more red blood cells.
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