Mr. Sweeney is a 58-year-old man who has presented for a routine annual prostate examination. On examination, you note a normal prostate gland. Which of the following characteristics should describe the normal prostate?
A) Rubbery consistency
B) About 4 cm in diameter
C) Fluctuant softness
D) Gland protruding 1 cm into the rectum
E) Firm, smooth, and slightly movable

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The gland should feel like a pencil eraser, firm, smooth, and slightly movable and should be nontender. It has a diameter of 4 cm, with a 1-cm protrusion into the rectum.

Mr Sweeney Is a 58-Year-Old Man Who Has Presented for a Routine