NURS 1543 Lecture 7 Exam With Verified Solutions Latest Update
intro
- anus and rectum are apart of the terminal end of the gastrointestinal system
- prostate is part of the genital urinary system in the male; linked into the anus and
rectum
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.cele
swelling
- eg: hydrocele: collection of fluid
Prolapse
- a displacement of organ or structure, usually through an opening and lodged in
another area, protruding (rectal prolapse: rectum protrudes thru the anus
Fissure
longitudinal tears in tissue
pruritis
itchiness
can be itching of the anal
- can indicate worms, infections, opening in the tissue that becomes inflammed
.Hepatic
related to liver
. cysto
related to bladder
eg: cystitis: inflammation of bladder
.chloe
related to gall bladder
eg. cholecystitis: inflammed gall bladder
, . gastric
related to stomach
.renal
related to kidneys
.itis
inflammation
.ectomy
removal
History for Anus, Rectum, Prostate
- bowel habits; general health assessment and focused health assessment
- how often do you move bowel during the day
- when was last bowel movement
- last meal
-last urination
- what colour is the stool
- family history; bowel cancer
- sexual history
Anus, Rectum, Prostate Chief complaints
Bowel habits changed
Bleeding rectum
Blood in stool
Medication related/use side effects
Rectal condition
Family history bowel problems/cancer
Self-care habits
Physician/NP examination of prostate
Inspection Anus, Rectum, Prostate
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