Compare and contrast lymphangitis versus lymphadenitis

What will be an ideal response?


Lymphangitis: inflammation of lymph vessels draining the site of an infection
Lymphadenitis: inflammation of lymph nodes draining the site of an infection

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While writing a procedure for the administration of chemotherapy, the staff nurse included all of the following except:

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