The Nurse Is Examining the Lymphatic System of a Healthy

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is examining the lymphatic system of a healthy 3-year-old child.Which finding should the nurse expect?

• A)Excessive swelling of the lymph nodes
• B)Presence of palpable lymph nodes
• C)No palpable nodes because of the immature immune system of a child
• D)Fewer numbers and a smaller size of lymph nodes compared with those of an adult

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