The client has an enlarged lymph node in front of his right ear. In which of the following ways should the nurse accurately document this finding?
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
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Rationale 1: The occipital lymph nodes are located at the base of the skull.
Rationale 2: The submaxillary lymph nodes are located in the medial border of the mandible.
Rationale 3: The deep cervical lymph nodes are located behind and inferior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Rationale 4: The preauricular lymph node is located in front of the ear.
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