A Patient's Laboratory Results Indicate a Markedly Increased Hemoglobin, Hematocrit

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory results indicate a markedly increased hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell count. White blood cells and platelets are also slightly increased. The erythropoietin level is decreased. Which is most likely:

• A) Relative polycythemia
• B) Secondary polycythemia
• C) Polycythemia vera
• D) Reactive erythrocytosis

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