DRE Flashcards

1
Q

How should you start a DRE

A

Explanation
chaperone
consent
position pt

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2
Q

what position should the patient be in

A

lie on left hand side with knees bought up

adequate exposure

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3
Q

what order should you do the DRE in

A
inspection 
warn patient
place finger on anus
insert finger
palpate 4 walls
palpate cervix or prostate
examine glove
clean area
dispose of rubbish
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