Chapter 32: Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Lymphatic System - Nurselytic

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Chapter 32 : Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Lymphatic System Questions

Question 1 of 5

A client has developed an infection that resulted in lymphangitis. What does the nurse suspect the causative organism is that caused the infection?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: An infectious agent, commonly a streptococcal microorganism, usually causes both lymphangitis and lymphadenitis. It is not commonly caused by staph, E. coli, or C. albicans (a fungal infection).

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is obtaining objective data from a client with lymphangitis of the left arm. What does the nurse expect to find when collecting this data from the client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Red streaks follow the course of the lymph channels and extend up the arm or leg. Fever also may be present. When lymphadenitis is present, the lymph nodes along the lymphatic channels are enlarged and tender on palpation. Diagnosis is made by visual inspection and palpation. The nurse does not expect to find a pulsatile mass. Weeping and oozing would indicate lymphedema. The arm would be warm or hot, not cold and clammy.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with lymphangitis of the right leg who is receiving treatment with a broad-spectrum antibiotic. The nurse is giving a bath and observes the right leg is larger than it was 2 hours ago, and the client feels hot. What is the first action by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The nurse notifies the physician if the affected area appears to enlarge, additional lymph nodes become involved, or body temperature remains elevated. In severe cases with persistent swelling, the nurse teaches the client how to apply an elastic sleeve or stocking. The leg should be elevated to reduce the edema. A warm compress may be applied to promote comfort and enhance circulation. Passive range of motion would be contraindicated at this time.

Question 4 of 5

An adolescent client diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis asks the nurse if it is possible to keep getting the disease in the future. What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: One episode of infectious mononucleosis produces subsequent immunity; however, the virus remains in the body for the person's lifetime. The virus does not dissipate and go away. If a client has an incidence of infection, the client is immune from further infections of Epstein-Barr virus. The symptoms do not generally go away for 2 to 6 weeks.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which client does the nurse suspect is most likely to have mononucleosis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The virus most commonly affects young adults, especially those in close living quarters, such as armed services housing and college dormitories. Fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache, and cervical lymph node enlargement typically occur. The tonsils ooze white or greenish-gray exudates. Pharyngeal swelling can compromise swallowing and breathing. Some clients develop a faint red rash on their hands or abdomen. The liver and spleen become enlarged. The other clients with presenting symptoms do not correlate with the symptoms of mononucleosis.

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