Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing multiple myeloma?
A. A 20-year-old Asian woman
B. A 30-year-old White man
C. A 50-year-old Hispanic woman
D. A 60-year-old Black man
Answer: D
Explanation: Multiple myeloma is more common in middle-aged and older clients (the median age at diagnosis is 60 years) and is twice as common in Blacks as Whites. It occurs most often in Black men.
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