Mrs. Black is a 49-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of fatigue and joint pain. When examining the epitrochlear nodes, which joint should be supported?
a. Elbow
b. Knee
c. Shoulder
d. Wrist
A
To palpate the epitrochlear nodes, you should support the elbow with one hand while you explore with the other hand.
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