Which one of the following is least likely to be a health concern among the elderly?

You are evaluating a patient in the recovery room following an exploratory laparotomy. The patient appears to be asleep. His respiratory rate is 14/min and heart rate is 84/min. To determine the patient's level of consciousness, you speak to the patient, who does not respond. Which of the following should you do FIRST?

A. wait 1 hour and then repeat the attempt B. shake the patient's arm gently C. call for help D. administer a sternal rub the diaphragms

A myeloma is a tumor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false