Digital Rectal Examination of the Prostate Flashcards
1
Q
What is involved in inspection?
A
Separate the buttocks to inspect perianal area
2
Q
What do you palpate?
A
The anterior rectal wall
Two lobes and median sulcus
Texture
Consistency
Tenderness
Nodules or firm swellings
3
Q
What is the size of an unenlarged prostate?
A
2-3 cm (approximately 20cc)
4
Q
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