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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The nurse reviews the client's lab values and notes a serum calcium level of 14 mg/dL (3.5 mmol/L) [9-10.5 mg/dL]. What is the priority action the nurse should take?

A. Notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) B. Document the finding C. Continue to monitor the client D. Remove the client from the telemetry monitor

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypercalcemia of 14 mg/dL in multiple myeloma (
A) is a medical emergency risking cardiac arrhythmias, requiring immediate PHCP notification. Documentation (
B) and monitoring (
C) are secondary, and removing telemetry (
D) is inappropriate, as monitoring is needed.

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