Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position includes:
A) inspection for inguinal hernias.
B) palpation of anal sphincter tone.
C) percussion of pelvic structures.
D) stereognosis testing.

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With the patient in the lithotomy position, the examiner can inspect the external and internal female genitalia and perform a rectal examination to assess and palpate anal sphincter tone. The other choices require the patient to be in the supine or standing position.

Examination of the Patient in the Lithotomy, or Knee-Chest, Position