DRE

Question 1

What must be present at all times

Answer 1

CHAPERONE

Question 2

Explaining the prostate

Answer 2

Size

Sulcus

Surface

Consistency

Lobes

Question 3

Digital rectal exam Order

Answer 3

Explain and consent with a chaperone present

Patient at left lateral position with knees into chest

“I will use my gloved hand to insert a lubricated finger into your back passage to assess for any obvious abnormalities”

I am about to insert my gloved finger

All aspects of the rectum

Remove and assess for faeces and blood

Wipe patient down and thank them

Throw glove into the clinical waste bin along with all other materials