During an examination, the nurse knows that the best way to palpate the lymph nodes in the neck is by:
A) Using gentle pressure and palpating with both hands to compare the two sides.
B) Using strong pressure and palpating with both hands to compare the two sides.
C) Gently pinching each node between one's thumb and forefinger and then moving down the neck muscle.
D) Using the index and middle fingers and gently palpating by applying pressure in a rotating pattern.
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