A patient has a skin infection over the inner aspect of the left thigh
The nurse would anticipate finding enlargement when palpating which lymph nodes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Inferior inguinal
2. Superior inguinal
3. Preauricular nodes
4. Supraclavicular nodes
5. Axillary nodes
1,2
Rationale 1: The inferior inguinal nodes receive drainage from the upper leg.
Rationale 2: The superior inguinal nodes receive drainage from the upper leg.
Rationale 3: The preauricular nodes are located in front of the ears. The nurse would not expect involvement of these nodes.
Rationale 4: Supraclavicular nodes drain the upper abdomen, lungs, breasts, and arms. The nurse would not anticipate enlargement of these nodes from an infection on the leg.
Rationale 5: The axillary nodes are located under the arm. The nurse would not anticipate finding enlargement of these nodes from an infection on the leg.
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