A Critical Action by the Nurse Caring for a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

A critical action by the nurse caring for a patient with an acute exacerbation of polycythemia vera is to

• A) place the patient on bed rest.
• B) administer iron supplements.
• C) avoid use of aspirin products.
• D) monitor fluid intake and output.

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