In healthy patients, lymph nodes are usually small, soft, and free or mobile in the surrounding tissue. Therefore lymph nodes normally can be easily visualized or palpable during an extraoral examination of a healthy patient.

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The first statement is true - healthy lymph nodes are usually small, soft, and free or mobile in the surrounding tissue. However, the second statement is false - lymph nodes should not be easily visible or palpable in a healthy patient. If they are enlarged or firm, it may indicate an underlying health concern. Therefore, the answer is C - the first statement is true, and the second statement is false.

In Healthy Patients, Lymph Nodes Are Usually Small, Soft, and Free