In preparation for a rectal examination of a nonambulatory male patient,the patient is informed of the need to be placed in which position?

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Nonambulatory patients are best examined in a side-lying Sims' position.Forward bending would require the patient to be able to stand upright.Knees to chest would be difficult to maintain in a nonambulatory male and is embarrassing and uncomfortable.Dorsal recumbent does not provide adequate access for a rectal examination and is used for abdominal assessment because it promotes relaxation of abdominal muscles.

In Preparation for a Rectal Examination of a Nonambulatory Male