The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of lymphedema. Which body component does the nurse recognize as making up the peripheral lymphoid organs? Select all that apply.
A) Bone marrow
B) Tonsils
C) Lymph nodes
D) Thymus
E) Spleen

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Peripheral lymphoid organs include the tonsils, lymph nodes, and spleen. These structures are involved in the immune response and the filtration of lymph. Bone marrow and thymus are considered primary lymphoid organs.

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