While Performing a Well-Child Assessment on a 5 Year Old

question 34

Multiple Choice

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.

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