The nurse is assisting the health care provider with a routine prostate examination. The nurse would position the client: Select all that apply
1. Leaning over the examination table.
2. On the left side with right knee drawn up.
3. On the edge of the table with the rectum exposed.
4. On the right side with both knees flexed.
5. Standing in the most comfortable position.
1. Leaning over the examination table.
2. On the left side with right knee drawn up.
Rationale: Leaning over the examination table. This is a correct anatomical position for a routine prostate examination. On the left side with right knee drawn up. This is a correct anatomical position for a routine prostate examination. On the edge of the table with the rectum exposed. This is not the recommended position to facilitate examination of the prostate. On the right side with both knees flexed. This is not the recommended position to facilitate examination of the prostate. Standing in the most comfortable position. This is not the recommended position to facilitate examination of the prostate.
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