The older client with peptic ulcer disease A) is likely to be ...

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The older client with peptic ulcer disease
 
  A) is likely to be infected with the bacteria H. pylori.
  B) has less bleeding incidents than a younger client with peptic ulcer disease.
  C) experiences more severe abdominal pain than a younger client with peptic ulcer disease.
  D) should undergo colonoscopy.

Question 2

Which laboratory finding would the nurse expect in an older patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma?
 
  1. Increased calcium level
  2. Increased white blood cells
  3. Decreased blood urea nitrogen level
  4. Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: An elevated calcium level is not associated with multiple myeloma but may be seen in metastatic neoplasms.

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