Multiple myeloma
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
Hematologic / Immunehigh priorityneeds review
Multiple myeloma
Also testable as: Plasma cell myeloma, Myeloma
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Malignant plasma cells produce abnormal monoclonal protein.
- Plasma cell proliferation damages bone marrow and bone, causing anemia, lytic lesions, hypercalcemia, renal injury, and infection risk.
Medications
No specific medication class was seeded for this card.
Signs / symptoms
- Bone pain plus anemia and high calcium.
- Renal protection matters.
- Back pain with neuro deficits can mean spinal cord compression.
Nursing actions
- Assess bone pain, fractures, fatigue, infection signs, renal function, hydration, and hypercalcemia symptoms.
- Use fall/fracture precautions and monitor kidney labs.
- Teach hydration as ordered, infection reporting, and avoiding injury with bone disease.
Complications
- Pathologic fractures
- Hypercalcemia
- Renal failure
- Anemia
- Infections
NCLEX cues
- Bone pain plus anemia and high calcium.
- Renal protection matters.
- Back pain with neuro deficits can mean spinal cord compression.
Memory hooks
- Myeloma: marrow, bones, calcium, kidneys.
Labs / Diagnostics
- CBC
- Calcium
- Creatinine
- Serum/urine protein electrophoresis
- Skeletal imaging
- Bone marrow biopsy
Review notes
- Supplemental wife-requested study card. Use for NCLEX review only and verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy.
Cross references
Related cards are generated from the shared study map, not hand-built per page.
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Procedureprocedure
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Procedureprocedure
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Safety bundle to reduce fall and injury risk in clients with weakness, bleeding risk, dizziness, or bone disease.