Lymph Node

Question 1

The nurse is performing a lymph node assessment on a client who has been complaining of a sore throat. In palpating for the occipital lymph nodes, the nurse must position the pads of their fingers in which position?

Answer 1

• Base of skull
• Top of spine
• Occipital bone
  (?)

Question 2

Which symptoms are commonly associated with enlarged head and neck lymph nodes?

Answer 2

• Headache.
• Difficulty swallowing.
• Sore throat.
• Flu-like symptoms.