In which of the following procedures is a rigid instrument used to examine the anus and lower rectum?
A)Endoscopy
B)Anoscopy
C)Dysphagia
D)Digital exam
E)X-ray

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Anoscopy is a procedure in which a rigid instrument called an anoscope is used to examine the anus and lower rectum. The other options do not involve the use of a rigid instrument for this purpose. Endoscopy involves the use of a flexible tube to examine internal organs, dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing, digital exam involves the healthcare provider inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities, and X-ray involves the use of radiation to produce images of internal structures.

In Which of the Following Procedures Is a Rigid Instrument