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When Performing a Digital Rectal Examination to Determine the Presence

Question 2

Question 2

Multiple Choice

When performing a digital rectal examination to determine the presence of fecal impaction, the nurse must be alert for:


A) increasing blood pressure.
B) increasing respiratory rate.
C) reflex incontinence.
D) decreasing heart rate.

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