During the health history, a 55-year old male client states,…
During the health history, a 55-year old male client states, “I just “cannot start my urine stream”. I have to urinate so frequently but I never feel like I completely empty my bladder.” The client reports a history of prostate enlargement and has been taking medication. The client now reports increasing pain in his lower back and pelvis. Given this subjective history, what might the nurse expect the provider to “find” during the physical examination of his rectum?
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While doing an anal assessment post a woman’s vaginal childbirth, the nurse notes the peri-anal area of a patient is darker than the surrounding skin with a skin sac that is shiny and blue. The patient reports pain during bowel movements and notices some spots of blood as she wipes occasionally. What would this history and exam findings most likely indicate?
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