How to Give a Rectal Exam
Explain the procedure and make sure consent is provided.. Sanitize your hands and wear gloves.. Reassure the patient / person and tell them to lay on their side.
Steps
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Explain the procedure and make sure consent is provided.
Explain the procedure and make sure consent is provided.
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Sanitize your hands and wear gloves.
Sanitize your hands and wear gloves.
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Reassure the patient / person and tell them to lay on their side.
Reassure the patient / person and tell them to lay on their side.
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Apply warm lubricant to your index finger.
Apply warm lubricant to your index finger.
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Insert your finger into the anal canal gently.
Insert your finger into the anal canal gently.
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Feel for any abnormalities.
Feel for any abnormalities.
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Remove your finger and clean the area when finished.
Remove your finger and clean the area when finished.
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Get an anorectal exam if you have blood in your stool.
Get an anorectal exam if you have blood in your stool.
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Get an exam if you're a man and have trouble urinating.
Get an exam if you're a man and have trouble urinating.
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Incorporate an anorectal exam into your yearly physical.
Incorporate an anorectal exam into your yearly physical.
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