Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client admitted with multiple myeloma?
A)Monitor fluid intake and output.
B)Administer calcium supplements.
C)Assess lymph nodes for enlargement.
D)Limit weight bearing and ambulation.

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A high fluid intake and urine output helps prevent the complications of kidney stones caused by hypercalcemia and renal failure caused by deposition of Bence Jones protein in the renal tubules. Weight bearing and ambulation are encouraged to help bone retain calcium. Lymph nodes are not enlarged with multiple myeloma. Calcium supplements will further increase the client's calcium level and are not used.

Which of the Following Nursing Actions Should the Nurse Include