The nurse explains to the patient that the significance of the hematocrit is that it:
A) indicates the number of circulating white blood cells.
B) indicates the value of the hemoglobin.
C) refers to the separation of blood cells from plasma.
D) will decrease when the patient is in shock.

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The hematocrit refers to the relationship of blood cells to plasma in the circulating volume.

The Nurse Explains to the Patient That the Significance of the Hematocrit