The nurse suspects that a patient is demonstrating signs of tonsillitis. Which findings are indicative of this disorder? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Pain on swallowing
2. Thirst
3. Nuchal rigidity
4. Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
5. Fever
1,4,5
Rationale 1: Odynophagia, or painful swallowing, is an indicator of tonsillitis.
Rationale 2: Thirst is not suggestive of tonsillitis.
Rationale 3: Nuchal rigidity (pain when bending the neck) is not suggestive of tonsillitis.
Rationale 4: Enlarged, tender lymph nodes in the neck are an indicator of infection, possibly in the tonsils.
Rationale 5: Fever is an indicator of infection, possibly in the tonsils.
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