The Nurse Is Examining the Lymphatic System of a Healthy

The nurse is examining the lymphatic system of a healthy 3-year-old child. Which finding should the nurse expect?

A) Palpable superficial lymph nodes
B) Excessive swelling of the lymph nodes
C) No palpable nodes because of the immature immune system of a child
D) Fewer and smaller sized lymph nodes compared with those of an adult