To Which Specialist Would a Patient Most Likely Be Referred

question 61

Multiple Choice

To which specialist would a patient most likely be referred if a routine physical examination revealed an abnormality in the lower portion of the descending colon?

• A) Internist
• B) Gastroenterologist
• C) Oncologist
• D) Pathologist

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