Exam 25: Anus,Rectum,and Prostate

While performing an assessment of the perianal area of a patient,the nurse notices that the pigmentation of anus is darker than the surrounding skin,the anal opening is closed,and a skin sac that is shiny and blue is noted.The patient mentioned that he has had pain with bowel movements and has occasionally noted some spots of blood.What would this assessment and history most likely indicate?

During an assessment of the newborn,the nurse expects to see which finding when the anal area is slightly stroked?

The nurse is performing an examination of the anus and rectum.Which of these statements is correct and important to remember during this examination?

The nurse notices that a patient has had a pale,yellow,greasy stool,or steatorrhea,and recalls that this is caused by:

The mother of a 5-year-old girl tells the nurse that she has noticed her daughter "scratching at her bottom a lot the last few days." During the assessment,the nurse finds redness and raised skin in the anal area.This finding most likely indicates:

A 30-year-old woman is visiting the clinic because of "pain in my bottom when I have a bowel movement." The nurse should assess for which problem?

A 46-year-old man requires an assessment of his sigmoid colon.Which instrument or technique is most appropriate for this examination?

After completing an assessment of a 60-year-old man with a family history of colon cancer,the nurse discusses with him early detection measures for colon cancer.The nurse should mention the need for a(n):

A 70-year-old man is visiting the clinic for difficulty in passing urine.In the health history,he indicates that he has to urinate frequently,especially at night.He has burning when he urinates and has noticed pain in his back.Considering this history,what might the nurse expect to find during the physical assessment?

While performing a rectal examination,the nurse notices a firm,irregularly shaped mass.What should the nurse do next?

During a health history of a patient who complains of chronic constipation,the patient asks the nurse about high-fiber foods.The nurse relates that an example of a high-fiber food would be: