When Performing an Assessment of a Patient,the Nurse Notes the Presence

question 35

Multiple Choice

When performing an assessment of a patient,the nurse notes the presence of an enlarged right epitrochlear lymph node.What should the nurse do next?

• A)Assess the patient's abdomen,noting any tenderness.
• B)Carefully assess the cervical lymph nodes,checking for any enlargement.
• C)Ask additional history questions regarding any recent ear infections or sore throats.
• D)Examine the patient's lower arm and hand,checking for the presence of infection or lesions.

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