Your patient's chief complaint is repeated, pencil-like stools. Further examination should include:
A) a stool culture.
B) parasite testing.
C) a digital rectal examination (DRE).
D) a prostate examination.

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Persistent pencil-shaped stools are indicative of stenosis from scarring or pressure from a mass. DRE should be performed to assess for a mass.

Your Patient's Chief Complaint Is Repeated, Pencil-Like Stools