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.
1 Once the prostate is numb, the doctor will take biopsies of the prostate. 2  Usually 12 are performed. 3  The biopsy device makes a loud click when it takes a biopsy. 4  After the last biopsy, the doctor will remove the ultrasound probe.ost biopsy restrictions and instructions: 1  Avoid sexual activity for 48 hours. 2  No heavy lifting for 24 hours. 3  Try to avoid straining with bowel movements. 4  You may resume your blood thinning medication 2-3 days after the biopsy as long as there is no more blood in the stool or urine.