While Doing an Assessment of the Perianal Area of a Patient,the

question 23

Multiple Choice

While doing an assessment of the perianal area of a patient,the nurse notes the following: pigmentation of anus is darker than surrounding skin;anal opening closed;a skin sac that is shiny and blue.The patient mentioned that he has had pain with bowel movements and has noted some spots of blood occasionally.What would this assessment and history be most likely to indicate?

• A)Anal fistula
• B)Pilonidal cyst
• C)Rectal prolapse
• D)Thrombosed hemorrhoid

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