A school-age child is being seen in the oncology clinic for possible Hodgkin's disease. During the course of the nursing assessment, which findings would be expected? Select all that apply
1. Fever
2. Painless cervical nodes
3. Painful cervical nodes
4. Complaints of night sweats
5. Poor appetite
1; 2; 4
Rationale:
1. Fever can be characteristic of Hodgkin's disease if is presents with night sweats and nontender cervical nodes.
2. Painless cervical nodes are a hallmark sign of Hodgkin's disease
3. Painful cervical nodes are more characteristic of infection.
4. Night sweats are characteristic of Hodgkin's disease.
5. Poor appetite is more characteristic of infection.
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