The nurse is performing a well-child checkup on a 5-year-old boy. He has no current condition that would lead the nurse to suspect an illness. His health history is unremarkable, and he received immunizations 1 week ago
Which of these findings should be considered normal in this patient?
a.
Enlarged, warm, and tender nodes
b.
Lymphadenopathy of the cervical nodes
c.
Palpable firm, small, shotty, mobile, and nontender lymph nodes
d.
Firm, rubbery, and large nodes, somewhat fixed to the underlying tissue
ANS: C
Palpable lymph nodes are often normal in children and infants. They are small, firm, shotty, mobile, and nontender. Vaccinations can produce lymphadenopathy. Enlarged, warm, and tender nodes indicate a current infection.
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