NUR 300 - Final exam: Rectum, Anus Prostate
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1. Meconium first stool
must be passed in first 24-48 hrs of birth
2. BPH 80% of men over age 60 have BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy, non cancerous enlargement of the prostate
gland
3. subjective q's usual bowel routine
changes in bowel habits
rectal bleeding
blood in stools
medications
rectal conditions
family history of polyps, colon, or rectal cancer or ibd
ammt of high fiber foods/water typically consumed
lasy digital rectal exam
4. perineal inspection normal: hairless, moisy, coarse folded skin that is darker than the surroundng
(abnormal and nor- skin, tightly closed, no lesions
mal)
abnormal: inflammation, lesions, scars, fistulas, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse,
pilonidal cyst
5. rectal prolapse rectal walls have prolapsed and can be seen outside of the body
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