A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera (PV).Which treatment should the nurse discuss with the patient?
A) Therapeutic phlebotomy
B) Restoration of blood volume by plasma expanders
C) Administration of packed red blood cells
D) Iron replacement therapy

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Therapeutic phlebotomy is a common treatment for polycythemia vera to reduce the high red blood cell mass and decrease blood viscosity.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with a Diagnosis