The patient presents with fever for the last few days,sore throat,and enlarged lymph nodes under the jaw.What is the appropriate response of the nurse when the patient asks about the cause of the enlarged lymph nodes?

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Lymph nodes that are large,fixed,inflamed,or tender indicate a problem such as local infection,systemic disease,or neoplasm.Enlarged lymph nodes are not normal.Normally lymph nodes are not easily palpable.An extensive system of lymph nodes collects lymph from the head,ears,nose,cheeks,and lips.The thoracic lymph duct drains lymph from the torso and extremities so a blockage there would not cause enlargement of lymph nodes under the jaw.Lymphedema would be readily apparent with swelling of the affected area.There is no mention of edema and an oncologist is not needed to rule it out.Enlarged lymph nodes are not associated with hypertensive heart disease.

The Patient Presents with Fever for the Last Few Days,sore