Asked by Rijul Tuteja on May 13, 2024
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While performing a well-child assessment on a 5 year old, the nurse notes the presence of palpable, bilateral, cervical, and inguinal lymph nodes. They are approximately 0.5 cm in size, round, mobile, and nontender. What do these findings lead the nurse to conclude?
A) The child has chronic allergies.
B) The child likely has an infection.
C) These are normal findings for a well child of this age.
D) These findings indicate a need for additional evaluation.
Inguinal Lymph Nodes
These are a group of lymph nodes located in the inguinal (groin) area, which filter fluid and potentially harmful particles from the legs and groin area.
Palpable
Something that can be felt with the hands or fingers, such as a lump or mass within the body.
Mobile
Capable of moving or being moved freely or easily, often used to describe the status of body structures in medical evaluations.
- Learn to evaluate the enlargement of lymph nodes and to pinpoint possible reasons for this condition.
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Maria CavanzoMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
These are not signs of chronic allergies or an infection and do not require additional evaluation. Palpable lymph nodes are normal in children until puberty when the lymphoid tissue begins to atrophy. Lymph nodes may be up to 1 cm in size in the cervical and inguinal areas but are discrete, movable, and nontender.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to evaluate the enlargement of lymph nodes and to pinpoint possible reasons for this condition.