A nurse in a hematology clinic is working with four clients who have polycythemia vera.Which client should the nurse see first?

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Clients with polycythemia vera often have clotting abnormalities due to the hyperviscous blood with sluggish flow.The client reporting shortness of breath may have a pulmonary embolism and should be seen first.The client with a swollen calf may have a deep vein thrombosis and should be seen next.High blood pressure and gout symptoms are common findings with this disorder.

A Nurse in a Hematology Clinic Is Working with Four