Transillumination is performed during an examination of the lymphatic system to:
a. detect lymphatic pulsation.
b. distinguish nodes from cysts.
c. evaluate nodal contours.
d. observe erythematous lesions.
B
Larger nodal masses should be transilluminated to determine whether the mass is actually a cyst rather than a node.
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