Infection controlQuestion 242 of 1700
What does swollen, tender lymph nodes show?
- The lymph nodes are fighting the infection
- The resident is dehydrated and needs fluids
- The resident has an allergy to a food
- The nodes are blocked by food particles
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Correct answer: The lymph nodes are fighting the infection
Lymph nodes swell and become tender when they are working against an infection.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.7: Signs and Symptoms of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026