The nurse documents which finding as expected on inspection of the anus?
A) Skin tone darker and coarser than that of the surrounding skin
B) Sphincter lightly closed when the patient is relaxed
C) Large amount of stiff, curling hair surrounding the anus
D) Slight protrusion under the skin when the patient strains or bears down

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Option A is the normal finding. The anal sphincter should be tight. The anus is typically hairless. A protrusion may be a hemorrhoid, which is not an expected finding.

The Nurse Documents Which Finding as Expected on Inspection of the Anus