Which of the following conditions might be treated with a therapeutic phlebotomy?
A) Anemia
B) Bacteremia
C) Polycythemia
D) Thyrotoxicosis

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Therapeutic phlebotomy is typically performed for patients with conditions that result in excess production of red blood cells such as polycythemia vera. The procedure involves removing a specific amount of blood to reduce the amount of red blood cells in circulation. Anemia, bacteremia, and thyrotoxicosis would not be treated with therapeutic phlebotomy.

Which of the Following Conditions Might Be Treated with a Therapeutic