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sammy

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Which statement concerning the anal canal is true? The anal canal:
 
  a. Is approximately 2 cm long in the adult.
  b. Slants backward toward the sacrum.
  c. Contains hair and sebaceous glands.
  d. Is the outlet for the gastrointestinal tract.

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A 55-year-old man is in the clinic for a yearly checkup. He is worried because his father died of prostate cancer. The nurse knows which tests should be performed at this time? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
  b. Urinalysis
  c. Transrectal ultrasound
  d. Digital rectal examination (DRE)
  e. Prostate biopsy


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

ANS: D
The anal canal is the outlet for the gastrointestinal tract and is approximately 3.8 cm long in the adult. It is lined with a modified skin that does not contain hair or sebaceous glands, and it slants forward toward the umbilicus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D
Prostate cancer is typically detected by testing the blood for PSA or by a DRE. It is recommended that both PSA and DRE be offered to men annually, beginning at age 50 years. If the PSA is elevated, then further laboratory work or a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) and biopsy may be recommended.


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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