A patient being prepared for surgery has been diagnosed with dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values would indicate this diagnosis for the patient?

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Hemoglobin and hematocrit values can indicate dehydration as they measure the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. Dehydration can cause an increase in the concentration of red blood cells, which would result in increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Glucose, white blood cell count, and platelet count are not indicators of dehydration.

A Patient Being Prepared for Surgery Has Been Diagnosed with Dehydration