The nurse is performing a digital examination of a patient's prostate gland and notes a normal prostate gland includes the following characteristics: (Select all that apply. )
A) The gland is protruding 1 cm into the rectum.
B) The gland is heart-shaped,with a palpable central groove.
C) The gland is flat,with no palpable groove.
D) The gland has a boggy and soft consistency.
E) The gland has a smooth surface and an elastic or rubbery consistency.
F) The gland has fixed mobility.
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