Colon

You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult.

• What are the steps to examine this patient?
• Explain your rationale.
• What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter?
• Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy.
• What findings would expect on physical examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy?