A step-by-step guide to performing a complete digital rectal examination

Martin Steggall; Carol Cox

doi:10.12968/gasn.2009.7.2.40760

A step-by-step guide to performing a complete digital rectal examination

Martin Steggall^*, Carol Cox

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This clinical skills series is designed for the nursing professional as a basic overview on key clinical skills necessary for patient care, clearly presenting common clinical procedures and their rationale, together with the essential background theory. In this second article in the series, Martin Steggall and Carol Cox describe the process associated with digital rectal examination. It focuses on a systematic approach and highlights areas in which gastrointestinal nurses may enhance their knowledge and practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	28-32
Number of pages	5
Journal	Gastrointestinal Nursing
Volume	7
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2009.7.2.40760
Publication status	Published - 19 Mar 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Assessment
Clinical skills
Digital rectal examination
Male and female examination

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A step-by-step guide to performing a complete digital rectal examination

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