HLSC 2416 Health Assessment AARP (Latest 2023 – 2024) Satisfaction Guaranteed

HLSC 2416 Health Assessment AARP (Latest 2023 – 2024) Satisfaction Guaranteed
Outlet of GI tract; about 3.8 cm long in adult. lined with modified skin that merges with rectal mucosa at the anorectal junction - anal canal
The rectal interior has 3 semilunar transverse folds called ______________. These cross one-half the circumference of the rectal lumen. May serve to hold feces as the flatus passes - valves of Houston
lies anterior to rectum and 2cm behind symphysis pubis - Prostate gland
- - median sulcus
The prostate gland commonly starts to enlarge during the middle adult years, but not from cancer. Present in 80% of men over 60 - Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
most frequently diagnosed cancer in men - prostate cancer
subjective data includes - -usual bowel routine
-change in bowel habits
-rectal bleeding, blood in stool
-medications
-rectal conditions
-family history
-patient-centered care
questions about usual bowel routine - bowel move regularly? how often? color? hard or soft?
questions about change in bowel habits - loose stool or diarrhea?