Polycythemia
Polycythemia ( 15 Questions)
Which clinical manifestations can the nurse expect to assess in this client? .
Frequent headaches can be a symptom of polycythemia due to increased blood viscosity, but it is not as specific as the reddish skin color (plethora) seen in polycythemia. This statement is relevant but less specific.
Dizziness and lightheadedness can occur in polycythemia, especially when there is impaired blood flow due to increased viscosity. However, these symptoms are not as specific as the reddish skin color (plethora) seen in polycythemia. This statement is relevant but less specific.
A common clinical manifestation of polycythemia is the development of reddish or purplish skin (plethora) due to the increased red blood cell mass. This statement is accurate and specific to the condition.
Increased urination is not typically associated with polycythemia. This statement is not directly related to the condition and is less relevant.
Choice A rationale:
Frequent headaches can be a symptom of polycythemia due to increased blood viscosity, but it is not as specific as the reddish skin color (plethora) seen in polycythemia.
This statement is relevant but less specific.
Choice B rationale:
Dizziness and lightheadedness can occur in polycythemia, especially when there is impaired blood flow due to increased viscosity.
However, these symptoms are not as specific as the reddish skin color (plethora) seen in polycythemia.
This statement is relevant but less specific.
Choice C rationale:
A common clinical manifestation of polycythemia is the development of reddish or purplish skin (plethora) due to the increased red blood cell mass.
This statement is accurate and specific to the condition.
Choice D rationale:
Increased urination is not typically associated with polycythemia.
This statement is not directly related to the condition and is less relevant.