While Examining the Lymph Nodes During Physical Assessment,about Which of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

While examining the lymph nodes during physical assessment,about which of the following findings would the nurse be most concerned?

• A) Firm inguinal nodes in a patient with an infected foot
• B) Inability to palpate any superficial lymph nodes
• C) 1-cm mobile and nontender axillary node
• D) 2-cm nonpainful supraclavicular node

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Definitions:

Fearful Consequences

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Attribution Theory

A concept in social psychology that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior and events.

Fundamental Attribution Error

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Milgram's Study

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