A patient is admitted to the oncology unit for diagnosis of suspected Hodgkin’s disease. Which of the following symptoms is typical of Hodgkin’s disease?
A. Painful cervical lymph nodes
B. Night sweats and fatigue
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Weight gain
Correct Answer: B. Night sweats and fatigue
Symptoms of Hodgkin’s disease include night sweats, fatigue, weakness, and tachycardia.
Option A: The disease is characterized by painless, enlarged cervical lymph nodes.
Option C: Nausea and vomiting are not typically symptoms of Hodgkin’s disease.
Option D: Weight loss occurs early in the disease.