The nurse is performing a well-child checkup on a 5-year-old boy. The child has no current condition that would lead the nurse to suspect an illness. His health history is unremarkable, and he received immunizations 1 week ago. Which of these findings should be considered normal in this patient?

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Palpable lymph nodes are often normal in children and infants and are small, firm, shotty (firm), mobile, and nontender. Vaccinations can produce lymphadenopathy and enlarged, warm, and tender nodes would indicate an infection both of which would not be considered a normal finding.

The Nurse Is Performing a Well-Child Checkup on a 5-Year-Old