When palpating the child's cervical lymph nodes, the nurse notes that they are tender, enlarged, and warm. The best explanation for this is:
a. Some form of cancer.
b. Local scalp infection common in children.
c. Infection or inflammation distal to the site.
d. Infection or inflammation close to the site.
ANS: D
Small nontender nodes are normal. Tender, enlarged, and warm lymph nodes may indicate infection or inflammation close to their location. Tender lymph nodes do not usually indicate cancer. A scalp infection usually does not cause inflamed lymph nodes. The lymph nodes close to the site of inflammation or infection would be inflamed.
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