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