Which grouping of conditions may result in an increased red blood cell count?
A) severe dehydration, diarrhea, polycythemia
B) anemia, dehydration, leukemia
C) anemia, dehydration, severe hemorrhage
D) leukemia, anemia, severe dehydration
E) anemia, polycythemia, dehydration

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Severe dehydration and diarrhea can lead to a reduction in plasma volume, which increases the concentration of red blood cells in the blood, resulting in an increased red blood cell count. Polycythemia, which is a disorder that causes an overproduction of red blood cells, can also result in an increased red blood cell count.

Which Grouping of Conditions May Result in an Increased Red