A 46-Year-Old Man Requires an Assessment of His Sigmoid Colon

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 46-year-old man requires an assessment of his sigmoid colon. Which instrument or technique is most appropriate for this examination?

• A) Ultrasound
• B) Proctoscope
• C) Colonoscope
• D) Rectal examination with an examining finger

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