A 63-Year-Old Black Man Presents with an Elevated ESR, 10-30

question 29

Multiple Choice

A 63-year-old black man presents with an elevated ESR, 10-30% plasma cells in the bone marrow, M-spike by SPEP, and 4.0 g/dL of serum IgG by radial diffusion. Which plasma cell disorder is implicated?

• A) Solitary plasmacytoma
• B) Multiple myeloma
• C) Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
• D) Alpha heavy chain disease
• E) Gamma heavy chain disease

Examine theories related to role negotiation and self-presentation within groups.

Explore the impact of communication networks on group satisfaction, leadership emergence, and performance.

Understand the fundamental principles of social influence and conformity.

Analyze the impact of group size and unanimity on decision-making processes.

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Definitions:

PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a Medicare and Medicaid program aiming to provide comprehensive healthcare and services to elderly individuals to help them stay in their communities instead of moving to care facilities.

Whistle-Blowing

The act of exposing any kind of information or activity deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization by someone inside that organization.

Wrongdoing

Actions or behaviors that are illegal, unethical, or immoral, which may harm others or violate norms and standards.

Illegal

Activities or actions that are forbidden by law and subject to government penalties.