Which finding about a patient with polycythemia vera is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

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The calf swelling and pain suggest that the patient may have developed a deep vein thrombosis,which will require diagnosis and treatment to avoid complications such as pulmonary embolus. The other findings will also be reported to the health care provider but are expected in a patient with this diagnosis.

Which Finding About a Patient with Polycythemia Vera Is Most