The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of lymphedema. Which body component does the nurse recognize as making up the peripheral lymphoid organs? Select all that apply.
A) Bone marrow
B) Tonsils
C) Lymph nodes
D) Thymus
E) Spleen
B) Tonsils
C) Lymph nodes
E) Spleen
Explanation: A) The bone marrow and thymus are central lymphoid organs.
B) Peripheral lymphoid organs include the tonsils, lymph nodes, and spleen.
C) Peripheral lymphoid organs include the tonsils, lymph nodes, and spleen.
D) The bone marrow and thymus are central lymphoid organs.
E) Peripheral lymphoid organs include the tonsils, lymph nodes, and spleen.
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