A patient being prepared for surgery has been diagnosed with dehydration. Which laboratory values support the diagnosis for this patient?

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Hemoglobin and hematocrit measure the amount of red blood cells and their volume in the blood. In cases of dehydration, there is a decrease in the volume of blood due to loss of fluid, leading to a higher concentration of red blood cells, which raises the values of hemoglobin and hematocrit.

A Patient Being Prepared for Surgery Has Been Diagnosed with Dehydration