The nurse is assisting the health care provider with a routine prostate examination
The nurse could assist the patient to which positions for this examination? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. On the left side with right knee drawn up
2. Leaning over the examination table
3. Standing in the most comfortable position
4. On the right side with both knees flexed
5. In the lithotomy position
1,2
Rationale 1: This is a correct anatomical position for a routine prostate examination.
Rationale 2: This is a correct anatomical position for a routine prostate examination.
Rationale 3: Standing does not allow access to the prostate.
Rationale 4: There is no reason for both knees to be drawn up, and this may make the patient more uncomfortable.
Rationale 5: The lithotomy position is used to examine the internal female reproductive organs. It is not recommended for prostate examination.
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