All of the following can be expected with polycythemia EXCEPT_________.
A) high hematocrit
B) increased blood volume
C) high blood pressure
D) low blood viscosity

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Polycythemia is characterized by an increased number of red blood cells, which leads to a high hematocrit, increased blood volume, and high blood pressure due to the thicker blood. However, it does not lead to low blood viscosity; instead, it increases blood viscosity.

All of the Following Can Be Expected with Polycythemia EXCEPT_________