Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client with Hodgkin's lymphomaA nurse is assessing an client who has Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: night sweats. Night sweats are a common symptom of Hodgkin's lymphoma due to the body's response to the cancer. The lymphoma can cause the body to produce excessive sweat, leading to night sweats. Unexplained weight gain (A) is not typically associated with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Flushed skin (B) is more commonly seen in conditions like fever or allergic reactions, not specific to Hodgkin's lymphoma. Decreased body temperature (C) is not a typical finding in Hodgkin's lymphoma. Night sweats are a classic symptom of Hodgkin's lymphoma, making choice D the correct answer.