The nurse reviews a client's laboratory results and notices a hemoglobin of 20 g/dL. Which factor contributes to the client having a high hemoglobin count?
A)Being a female
B)Being located in high altitudes
C)Being of African American descent
D)Being treated for a slow blood loss

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Being located in high altitudes contributes to a high hemoglobin count because the body compensates for lower oxygen levels by producing more hemoglobin to enhance oxygen delivery to tissues.

The Nurse Reviews a Client's Laboratory Results and Notices a Hemoglobin