A Patient with Multiple Myeloma Is Being Cared for at Home

question 47

Multiple Choice

A patient with multiple myeloma is being cared for at home. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should guide the nurse when teaching the family how to provide care for the patient?

• A)Ineffective Airway Clearance related to cervical lymphadenopathy
• B)Ineffective Tissue Perfusion related to vascular occlusion
• C)Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume related to bleeding disorder
• D)Risk for Injury related to compromised bone integrity

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