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

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Polycythemia is a condition characterized by an increase in the number of red blood cells in the body, which results in increased blood viscosity, decreased blood flow, and elevated blood pressure. Therefore, low blood viscosity is not expected in polycythemia. The other options (A, B, and D) are expected in polycythemia.

All of the Following Can Be Expected with Polycythemia Except