A Female Patient's Hematocrit Level Is 50% and Oxygen Saturation

question 26

Multiple Choice

A female patient's hematocrit level is 50% and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air.What should the nurse suspect as being the cause for this patient's hematocrit level?

• A) Dehydration
• B) Chronic renal failure
• C) Bone marrow suppression
• D) Bleeding esophageal varices

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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