During a physical assessment, the nurse notes that a patient has bright red blood in the feces. The nurse recognizes that the bleeding is most likely caused by:
a. bleeding in the upper intestinal tract.
b. bleeding in the lower intestinal tract.
c. bleeding in the entire intestinal tract.
d. consumption of cranberry juice.
B
Bright red blood in the feces indicates active bleeding from the lower portion of the intestinal tract.
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