A Patient Has an Increased Red Count, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has an increased red count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. Which of the following features points to secondary polycythemia over polycythemia vera?

• A) Increased white count
• B) Increased red cell mass
• C) Bone marrow erythroid hyperplasia
• D) Decreased arterial oxygen saturation

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