Physical exam: Vital signs (i.e., heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature) can offer clues to the severity of the pneumonia. Physical exam may reveal labored breathing with use of accessory muscles in the neck, chest, and abdomen.
During a prostate biopsy, your doctor guides a small probe into the rectum and removes a small tissue sample from the prostate for further examination. This tissue allows your doctor to stage the disease and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Contact Us. (800) 615-3055 or. 1  Privacy Policy. 2  Disclaimer. 3  Editorial Policy.
Also, a DRE is just one of several tests your doctor may use to determine the health of your prostate. Your doctor may order a trans rectal ultrasound (TRUS) to check for suspicious tissues inside of your rectum. A biopsy may also be necessary to confirm or rule out cancer.