A physical examination in which the health care provider palpates the prostate gland to screen for BPH and prostate cancer is called

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A digital rectal examination involves inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities, such as an enlarged or lumpy prostate gland. This is a common screening tool for BPH and prostate cancer. Transurethral resection of the prostate, transrectal ultrasound, and transurethral incision of the prostate are all different procedures used to treat BPH, but are not diagnostic tools for screening.

A Physical Examination in Which the Health Care Provider Palpates