You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult. What are the st

You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult.
What are the steps to examine this patient?
Explain your rationale.
What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter?
Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic
hypertrophy.
What findings would expect on physical examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic
hypertrophy?
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Reference Materials:
Jarvis, C. (2019).
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Barriers to health promotion in community dwelling elders Download Barriers to health promotion in community dwelling elders
Stark, M. A., Chase, C., DeYoung, A. (2010). Barriers to health promotion in community dwelling elders. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 27(4), 175-186. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2010.515451
Comprehensive Older Person’s EvaluationLinks to an external site.
Elsevier. (2012). Comprehensive older person’s evaluation . https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/misc/complete_person_eval.pdf
Aging Macular DegenerationLinks to an external site.
Elsevier. (n.d.). Aging macular degeneration. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide . https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=30
Colon and Rectal Cancer: What Is Your Risk?Links to an external site.
Elsevier. (n.d.). Colon and rectal cancer. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. Elsevier.com. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=25
Prostate Cancer: What Is Your Risk?Links to an external site.
Elsevier. (n.d.). Prostate cancer. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=25
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Elsevier. (n.d.). Complete Physical Examination Form . https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/misc/complete_phys_exam.pdf