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Marty

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The nurse examines the lymph nodes of a patient during a physical assessment. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse?
 
  a. A 2-cm nontender supraclavicular node
  b. A 1-cm mobile and nontender axillary node
  c. An inability to palpate any superficial lymph nodes
  d. Firm inguinal nodes in a patient with an infected foot

Question 2

When assessing a newly admitted patient, the nurse notes pallor of the skin and nail beds. The nurse should ensure that which laboratory test has been ordered?
 
  a. Platelet count
  b. Neutrophil count
  c. White blood cell count
  d. Hemoglobin (Hgb) level


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Enlarged and nontender nodes are suggestive of malignancies such as lymphoma. Firm nodes are an expected finding in an area of infection. The superficial lymph nodes are usually not palpable in adults, but if they are palpable, they are normally 0.5 to 1 cm and nontender.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Pallor of the skin or nail beds is indicative of anemia, which would be indicated by a low Hgb level. Platelet counts indicate a person's clotting ability. A neutrophil is a type of white blood cell that helps to fight infection.


Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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