The Nurse Notes That a Patient Has Had a Black,tarry

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a patient has had a black,tarry stool.A possible cause would be:

• A)gallbladder disease.
• B)overuse of laxatives.
• C)gastrointestinal bleeding.
• D)localized bleeding around the anus.

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