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Polycythemia Vera — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

↑↑ RBCs → thick blood

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Polycythemia Vera on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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What to look for

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Elevated hematocrit, hemoglobin, and RBC mass increase blood viscosity and thrombosis risk (stroke, MI, DVT).

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