The nurse notices that a patient's submental lymph nodes are enlarged. In an effort to identify the cause of the node enlargement, what should the nurse assess?

A) Infraclavicular area
B) Supraclavicular area
C) Area distal to the enlarged node
D) Area proximal to the enlarged node

Submental Lymph Nodes

Lymph nodes located beneath the chin (submental area), part of the body's immune system, they can become enlarged due to infections or other conditions.

Enlarged Node

An increase in size of a lymph node, often a sign of infection, inflammation, or malignancy.

Infraclavicular Area

The anatomical region located just below the clavicle or collarbone, often referred to in medical examinations or procedures.