When assessing a patient with newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), the oncology nurse is most likely to palpate enlarged lymph nodes in the:
A) neck.
B) axilla.
C) inguinal area.
D) postauricular area.
A) neck.
Explanation: A) The most commonly involved site of lymph node enlargement is the neck; 60-80% of patients have enlarged supraclavicular and/or cervical nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes in the axillae and the inguinal area are less common.
B) The most commonly involved site of lymph node enlargement is the neck; 60-80% of patients have enlarged supraclavicular and/or cervical nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes in the axillae and the inguinal area are less common.
C) The most commonly involved site of lymph node enlargement is the neck; 60-80% of patients have enlarged supraclavicular and/or cervical nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes in the axillae and the inguinal area are less common.
D) The most commonly involved site of lymph node enlargement is the neck; 60-80% of patients have enlarged supraclavicular and/or cervical nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes in the axillae and the inguinal area are less common.
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