A client diagnosed with Polycythemia vera has come into the clinic because they have developed a night-time cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. What complication would you suspect in this client?
A) Stroke
B) Tissue infarction
C) Congestive heart failure
D) Pulmonary embolus

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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a potential complication in patients with Polycythemia vera due to increased blood volume and viscosity, leading to an increased workload on the heart. Symptoms such as night-time cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath are indicative of CHF.

A Client Diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera Has Come into the Clinic