When caring for a patient with multiple myeloma who is experiencing bone destruction, the nurse should assess for signs of:
A) Hypercalcemia
B) Hyperproteinemia.
C) Elevated serum viscosity
D) Elevated RBC count
Ans: A
Feedback: Hypercalcemia may occur when the disease process results in bone destruction. Elevated serum viscosity occurs when plasma cells excrete excess immunoglobulin. Hypercalcemia decreases RBC count.
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