During treatment of the patient with an acute exacerbation of polycythemia vera, a critical action by the nurse is to

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Monitoring hydration status is important during an acute exacerbation because the patient is at risk for fluid overload or underhydration. Aspirin therapy is used to decrease risk for thrombosis. The patient should be encouraged to ambulate to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Iron is contraindicated in patients with polycythemia vera.

During Treatment of the Patient with an Acute Exacerbation of Polycythemia