A client has a hematocrit (Hct) of 30%. The nurse interprets this to mean
A) 30% of the blood will be plasma and plasma products.
B) bleeding disorders are possible.
C) the blood is viscous and concentrated.
D) the individual has fewer red blood cells than normal.

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Hematocrit measures the percent volume of red cells in whole blood. The normal value in adult women is 37% to 45%.

A Client Has a Hematocrit (Hct) of 30