When performing an assessment of a patient,the nurse notes the presence of an enlarged right epitrochlear lymph node.What should the nurse do next?
A)Assess the patient's abdomen,noting any tenderness.
B)Carefully assess the cervical lymph nodes,checking for any enlargement.
C)Ask additional history questions regarding any recent ear infections or sore throats.
D)Examine the patient's lower arm and hand,checking for the presence of infection or lesions.

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The epitrochlear nodes are located in the antecubital fossa and drain the hand and lower arm.

When Performing an Assessment of a Patient,the Nurse Notes the Presence