Ask your patient to squeeze your finger while entering teh area

Ask your patient to squeeze your finger while entering teh area

You should firstly lubricate your finger and then start the procedure.

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Ask the patient to squeeze your finger
Tell the patient you are about to start the procedure
Place your finger on the anus so that it point posteriorly
Sweep the finger anti-clockwise
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Ask your patient to squeeze your finger while entering teh area

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