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The nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to note in this client?

ExplanationPolycythemia vera is a myeloproliferative disease that causes increased blood viscosity and blood volume. Manifestations of polycythemia vera include a ruddy complexion, dusky red mucosa, hypertension, dizziness, headache, and a sense of fullness in the head. Signs of heart failure may also be present. The hematocrit level is usually greater than 54% in men and 49% in women.