A patient is complaining of seeing bright red blood on the toilet paper when cleaning after a bowel movement. This is most likely a sign of which of the following?
a. Hemorrhoids
b. Lower GI bleed
c. There is nothing significant with this finding
d. Upper GI bleed
Answer: a. Hemorrhoids
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