Learn what bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy means, when neck lymph nodes are swollen, and how to tell if it?s lymphadenitis or something else.
Review lymph node locations in the neck. Learn with illustrated videos and quizzes. Cover superficial and deep cervical nodes for fast exam prep.
The lymph nodes that are most commonly swollen as a result of an EBV infection are the posterior cervical lymph nodes in the back of the neck, because those lymph nodes drain the tonsils where the B cells are initially infected.
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Assessment of the lymphatic system should be completed as part of a comprehensive assessment, like during a routine physical exam, or as part of a focused exam if a client is experiencing issues such as lymphadenopathy, or enlarged lymph nodes. The lymphatic system provides the nurse with information about the integrity of the immune system, as well as the body ’s ability to regulate fluid ...
Under normal circumstances, lymph nodes are not visible. In healthy adult clients, lymph nodes can range from 0.5 to 1 centimeter and superficial lymph nodes may be felt upon palpation. If a lymph node is palpated, it should be soft, mobile, non-tender, and equal bilaterally. Keep in mind, the spleen is a part of the lymphatic system too.
Notas Figure 1: Superficial lymphatic drainage of the head and neck, lateral view Figure 2: Deep lymphatic drainage of the head and neck, lateral view. Figure 3: Lymphatic drainage of the cervical viscera, anterior view.