A client is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The client asks the nurse about the diagnosis. The nurse bases the response on which of the following descriptions of this disorder?
A. Altered red blood cell production
B. Malignant proliferation of plasma cells and tumors within the bone
C. Altered production of lymph
D. Malignant exacerbation in the number of leukocytes
Correct Answer: B. Malignant proliferation of plasma cells and tumors within the bone
Option B: Multiple myeloma is a B cell neoplastic condition characterized by abnormal malignant proliferation of plasma cells and the accumulation of mature plasma cells in the bone marrow.
Option D: Malignant exacerbation in the number of leukocytes describes the leukemic process.
Options A and C: Altered RBC and lymph production are not characteristics of multiple myeloma.
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