An emergency department nurse is triaging a 77-year-old man who presents with uncharacteristic fatigue as well as back and rib pain. The patient denies any recent injuries
The nurse should recognize the need for this patient to be assessed for what health problem?
A) Hodgkin disease
B) Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
C) Multiple myeloma
D) Acute thrombocythemia
Ans: C
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Back pain, which is often a presenting symptom in multiple myeloma, should be closely investigated in older patients. The lymphomas and bleeding disorders do not typically present with the primary symptom of back pain or rib pain.
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