Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
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The nurse is caring for a client with polycythemia vera. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A, B, C
Rationale
Increased fluids (A), phlebotomy (B), and aspirin (C) manage polycythemia vera by reducing blood viscosity and clotting risk. Leg elevation (D) is irrelevant, and iron supplementation (E) worsens the condition.