The nurse is performing a physical examination on an 8-year-old girl who was bitten by her kitten. Which of the following findings would indicate cat scratch disease?
A) Swollen lymph nodes
B) Strawberry tongue
C) Infected tonsils
D) Swollen neck
A
Response:
Lymph nodes, especially under the arms, can become painful and swollen with cat scratch disease. Strawberry tongue is typical of scarlet fever. Infected tonsils and an edematous neck are symptoms of diphtheria.
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