Of the assessments made by the nurse, the one indicating the immune system is functioning to combat an abscessed tooth is:
a. anorexia.
b. purulent expectorate.
c. foul breath.
d. enlarged cervical lymph node.
D
The enlarged lymph node near to the actual infection is evidence that the B and T lymphocytes are making antibodies and the activity in the lymph node has caused it to enlarge. Anorexia, pu-rulent expectorate, and foul breath are manifestations consistent with the presence of an abscess.
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