The patient, age 44, has polycythemia vera. The nurse recognizes that the primary pathophysiologic feature of this disorder is
A) hyperproduction of erythropoietin.
B) capillary fragility and hemorrhage.
C) fatty infiltration of the bone marrow.
D) increase in red blood cells and hemoglobin and hyperviscosity.
Correct Answer:
Verified
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Q38: MATCHING
Match the medication below with its action.
-Replaces
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Q41: MATCHING
Match the medication below with its action.
-Stimulates
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Match the medication below with its action.
-Needed
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