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An Older Client Is Diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera and Has

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An older client is diagnosed with polycythemia vera and has a hematocrit of 58%. Which interventions are most important for the nurse to implement? Select all that apply.


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DSM-5 Diagnosis

The process of identification of mental health and behavioral conditions using the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others.

Sociopath

A term often used to describe a person with Antisocial Personality Disorder, characterized by a lack of empathy and manipulative or harmful behavior.

Psychopath

A phrase commonly referring to an individual diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder, noted for their absence of empathy and engagement in manipulative or damaging actions.

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