The nurse planning care of a client with multiple myeloma includes the intervention of
A) administering frequent mouth care.
B) encouraging ingestion of dairy products.
C) forcing fluids.
D) maintaining reverse isolation.

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Clients with multiple myeloma usually require about 3 L of fluid per day. The client needs sufficient fluid not only to dilute the calcium overload but also to prevent protein from precipitating in the renal tubules, even after being effectively treated with chemotherapy. The other options are not included in the plan of care for this client.

The Nurse Planning Care of a Client with Multiple Myeloma