Question

a patient has a probable diagnosis of polycythemia vera. the nurse reviews the patient's lab work for which diagnostic indicator?

Answer 1

Hematocrit of 60%

Step-by-step explanation:

Although all results are elevated, the diagnostic indicator is the elevated hematocrit (normal = 42% to 52% for a male). These results are used in combination with other indicators (eg, splenomegaly) for a definitive diagnosis.