The client has an enlarged lymph node in front of the right ear. Which phrase will the nurse use to document this finding in the medical record?
1. Right-sided occipital lymph node enlarged.
2. Right-sided submaxillary lymph node enlarged.
3. Right-sided deep cervical lymph node enlarged.
4. Right-sided preauricular lymph node enlarged.
Correct Answer: 4
The preauricular lymph node is located in front of the ear. The occipital lymph nodes are located at the base of the skull. The submaxillary lymph nodes are located in the medial border of the mandible. The deep cervical lymph nodes are located behind and inferior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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