Question

a client has developed an infection of the right forearm. the nurse will focus the assessment of the clients lymphatic system on which area?
lateral axillary
infraclavicular
epitrochlear
central axillary

Explanation:

The epitrochlear lymph nodes drain the hand and the forearm. When there is an infection in the right forearm, the nurse should focus on assessing the epitrochlear lymph nodes as they are most relevant to the area of infection.

Answer:

C. Epitrochlear