The nurse is performing an assessment on a healthy 5 year old and palpates two enlarged lymph nodes on the child's neck.The lymph nodes are soft,mobile,nontender,and each is less than 1 cm in diameter.The nurse would choose which of the following actions in this situation?

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It is normal for children to have palpable lymph nodes, especially in the neck and groin. The lymph nodes in this scenario are soft, mobile, nontender, and less than 1 cm in diameter, which are characteristics of normal lymph nodes. Therefore, the nurse would document this finding as normal and continue with the assessment. Option A is incorrect as there is no evidence of an infected wound. Option C is not necessary as the lymph nodes are within normal limits. Option D is not indicated as there is no evidence of a strep throat or other indications for a throat culture.

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