The Physician Suspects That the Patient Is Bleeding from the GI

question 100

Multiple Choice

The physician suspects that the patient is bleeding from the GI tract although the patient states that no blood is visible in the stool.Which test would be most appropriate to detect blood concealed within stool?

• A)Barium enema
• B)Nasogastric aspiration
• C)Digital rectal exam
• D)Colon biopsy
• E)Hemoccult

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