Occasionally some clients may require a digital rectal examination to determine whether or not they are constipated or whether they have any other rectal or faecal abnormality. Guidelines from the Royal College of Nursing (2000) suggest that only a specialist nurse should undertake this procedure. It is therefore outside the remit of student nurses and other untrained health care professionals. It is recommended that you consult your local policy for further information and guidance.
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