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frankwu

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A client presents with an enlargement of several cervical lymph nodes and asks the nurse about the function of these structures. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  1. Your lymph nodes filter blood for your body.
  2. They are responsible for the break down of old red blood cells.
  3. They make lymphocytes for you.
  4. Your lymph nodes help to remove infectious organisms.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess the client's dorsalis pedis pulse. Which location will the nurse palpate to assess this pulse?
 
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.


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

Correct Answer: 4
The lymph fluid is filtered in the lymph node to remove pathogens before returning it the bloodstream. The liver is responsible for breaking down old red blood cells. Lymphocytes are not made in lymph nodes. Lymph nodes filter lymph fluid before returning it the blood.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
The dorsalis pedis pulses may be felt on the medial side of the dorsum of the foot.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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