During an examination,the nurse asks the patient to perform the Valsalva maneuver and notices that the patient has a moist,red,doughnut-shaped protrusion from the anus.The nurse knows that this would be consistent with:

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In rectal prolapse,the rectal mucous membrane protrudes through the anus,appearing as a moist red doughnut with radiating lines.It occurs following a Valsalva maneuver,such as straining at stool,or with exercise.See Table 25-1.For a description of rectal polyps,see Table 25-2.See Table 25-1 for descriptions of rectal fissure and hemorrhoids.

During an Examination,the Nurse Asks the Patient to Perform the Valsalva