During an examination of a female patient, the nurse notes lymphadenopathy and suspects an acute infection. How do acutely infected lymph nodes typically appear?

A) Clumped
B) Unilateral
C) Firm but freely movable
D) Soft and nontender

Lymphadenopathy

Swelling of lymph nodes, often due to infection, inflammation, or cancer.

Acute Infection

A rapid onset of disease due to the invasion of pathogens in the body, characterized by rapid progression and often severe symptoms.

Firm but Freely Movable

A description often used in medical examinations to describe a lump or mass that is solid to the touch yet can be moved easily under the skin.