The nurse assesses that a newborn's skin has a ruddy appearance and the peripheral pulses are decreased.The nurse suspects polycythemia.Which of the following lab reports might indicate that the newborn has polycythemia?

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A central venous hematocrit level greater than 65% is indicative of polycythemia, which is an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the circulation. Bilirubin level, venous hemoglobin level, and blood glucose level do not directly indicate polycythemia.

The Nurse Assesses That a Newborn's Skin Has a Ruddy