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

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


a) Leukocyte count of 11,500/mm3

b) Erythrocyte count of 6.5 m/?L

c) Platelet value of 350,000/mm3

d) Hematocrit of 60%



Answer: Hematocrit of 60%