The physician and nurse are completing a physical examination of the male genitalia. Which assessment findings are documented? Select all that apply
A) Inspection for urethral drainage
B) Cultures
C) Digital rectal examination
D) Transillumination
E) Palpation of the testes
F) Prostate-specific antigen level
A, C, D, E
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The nurse and physician document the physical assessment including inspection of external genitalia and noting any drainage. A digital rectal examination and transillumination also provides physical assessment data of the status of the prostate gland. Cultures and prostate-specific antigen levels provide diagnostic information.
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