The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease and is aware that there is enlargement of the retroperitoneal nodes when reviewing the review of systems on the physician's history and physical
What symptoms are the nurse aware may be indicative of enlargement of the retroperitoneal nodes? A) Complaints of a sense of fullness in the stomach and epigastric pain
B) Sore throat, white discharge on the tonsils
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Respiratory rate of 14 and shallow
A
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As retroperitoneal nodes enlarge, there is a sense of fullness in the stomach and epigastric pain in clients with Hodgkin's disease. A sore throat and white discharge on the tonsils may be indicative of a throat infection or infectious mononucleosis. Nausea and vomiting are vague symptoms that are related to many disorders and diseases. Respiratory symptoms do not indicate Hodgkin's disorders related to retroperitoneal node enlargement.
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