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    You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult.

    • What are the steps to examine this patient?
    • Explain your rationale.
    • What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter?
    • Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy.
    • What findings would expect on physical examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy?

    Submission Instructions:

    • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. 

    . Read

    • Jarvis, C. (2019).
      • Chapter 26
      • Elsevier. (n.d.). Colon and rectal cancer. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. Elsevier.com. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=25

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