You Are Caring for a Client with Multiple Myeloma

question 22

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client with multiple myeloma. Why would it be important to assess this client for fractures?

• A) Osteopathic tumors destroy bone causing fractures.
• B) Osteoclasts break down bone cells so pathologic fractures occur.
• C) Osteolytic activating factor weakens bones producing fractures.
• D) Osteosarcomas form producing pathologic fractures.

Understand the importance of maintaining optimal environmental conditions in different areas within a medical office, such as exam rooms and laboratories.

Identify the appropriate methods for monitoring and maintaining the temperature in medical refrigerators.

Identify the types and purposes of containers used for biohazard materials.

Recognize examples of disposable and consumable medical supplies.

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