A Client Has Been Newly Diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client has been newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma and is going to be followed up with frequent, close monitoring. The client states "I'm glad at least that this disease is not so bad. I was really worried they'd find something really wrong." What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Agree with the client that he/she is quite lucky.
• B) Ask the client what the physician has told him/her about the disease.
• C) Explain the complicated drug regimen that will start once the client has symptoms.
• D) Warn the client that there will be days when he/she feels really bad.

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