A female patient's hematocrit level is 50% and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air.What should the nurse suspect as being the cause for this patient's hematocrit level?

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Hematocrit levels are increased in chronic hypoxia and dehydration.Since the oxygen saturation level is 98% on room air,the nurse should suspect that this patient is dehydrated.B.C.D.The hemoglobin level will most likely be low if the patient has chronic renal failure,bone marrow suppression,or bleeding esophageal varices.

A Female Patient's Hematocrit Level Is 50% and Oxygen Saturation