Problem
John King 60 years of age is a male patient who is admitted with the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. He presents with a spinal fracture of the fifth lumbar vertebrae. The patient is scheduled for a vertebroplasty of the spinal fracture. The patient is to remain on bed rest and should be log rolled. Osteolytic lesions are seen in x-rays of the skull, vertebrae and ribs. The patient has hypercalcemia. The patient's uric acid level is elevated. The patient has orders for zoledronic acid( Zometa), thalidomide (Thalomid), allopurinol (Zyloprim), calcitonin, ibuprofen, and vicodin.
1. What nursing management should the nurse provide the patient?
2. Explain the indication and action of the various medications ordered to treat the patient's symptoms.