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Digital rectal examination — an holistic examination approach

01 December 2007

Cancer Nursing Practice

Clinical

Digital rectal examination (DRE) is commonly carried out by nurse practitioners as part of their history taking and physical examination of patients to assess the...

Digital rectal examination

30 July 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the indications for digital rectal examination (DRE) in adults. The procedure for DRE is outlined and an overview of the potential findings...

Management of lower bowel dysfunction

01 June 2013

Primary Health Care

Art & Science

The Royal College of Nursing digital rectal examination (DRE) document has been revised and updated to incorporate the most recent best practice in bowel care. It is...