In reviewing laboratory results for a female patient suspected of having a fluid imbalance, the nurse correlates which laboratory value with a diagnosis of dehydration?

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Hematocrit levels above the normal range (typically 36%-48% for women) can indicate dehydration, as there is less plasma volume relative to red blood cells, leading to a higher hematocrit percentage.

In Reviewing Laboratory Results for a Female Patient Suspected of Having