A medical procedure used to feel the prostate gland to detect enlargement or tenderness is abbreviated as ________
A) TSE
B) TURP
C) DRE
D) RPR
C
Explanation: A) Testicular self-examination is of the testes, not the prostate gland.
B) Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland.
C) Correct! In a digital rectal exam (DRE), the physician inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to feel the prostate gland.
D) Rapid plasma regain (RPR) is a laboratory test for syphilis.
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