Sometimes Enlarged Lymph Nodes May Be the Result of Non-Hodgkin's

question 12

Multiple Choice

Sometimes enlarged lymph nodes may be the result of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma but more often are the result of infection. Which of the following is the primary way to rule out that infection?

• A)A biopsy is done immediately and is looked at microscopically.
• B)Antibiotics are given to see whether the lymph node has decreased in size.
• C)Measure the size to determine whether the lymph node is larger than a certain size; if so, it is a tumor.
• D)Measure the patient's temperature; if it is elevated, the swelling is due to an infection.

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