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itsmyluck

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on: Jun 25, 2018
During an examination, the nurse asks the patient to perform the Valsalva maneuver and notices that the patient has a moist, red, doughnut-shaped protrusion from the anus. The nurse knows that this finding is consistent with a:
 
  a. Rectal polyp.
  b. Hemorrhoid.
  c. Rectal fissure.
  d. Rectal prolapse.

Question 2

A 62-year-old man is experiencing fever, chills, malaise, urinary frequency, and urgency. He also reports urethral discharge and a dull aching pain in the perineal and rectal area. These symptoms are most consistent with which condition?
 
  a. Prostatitis
  b. Polyps
  c. Carcinoma of the prostate
  d. BPH


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cam1229

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In rectal prolapse, the rectal mucous membrane protrudes through the anus, appearing as a moist red doughnut with radiating lines. It occurs after a Valsalva maneuver, such as straining at passing stool or with exercising

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The common presenting symptoms of prostatitis are fever, chills, malaise, and urinary frequency and urgency. The individual may also have dysuria, urethral discharge, and a dull aching pain in the perineal and rectal area. These symptoms are not consistent with polyps.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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