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Do nurses give prostate digital rectal exams?
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Specialty training: A specialty urology nurse, nurse practitioner or general nurse practitioner performing a screening physical can perform a digital rectal examination. Dres are important in assessing the rectum, prostate, pelvic floor disorders and stool for blood.
Answered 1/23/2019
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