Your patient is a 66-year-old female who is conscious and alert, complaining of a one-week history of progressive "lightheadedness" with exertion. She also complains of mild nausea; dark, sticky stools; and pain in her lower abdomen. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's condition?
A) Acute cholecystitis
B) Diverticulosis
C) Gastrointestinal bleeding
D) Ingestion of an iron or a bismuth-containing medication
C
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A. after the death of the patient. B. simultaneously with the time of the occurrence. C. before the problem occurs. D. after the crisis stabilizes.
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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What will be an ideal response?
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