Your patient is a 55-year-old male whose wife called EMS after the patient complained of bright red bleeding during a bowel movement. The patient refuses transport, stating he has hemorrhoids and has had similar bleeding in the past. Which of the following statements is most appropriate?
A) "I'm sure you are right; there is nothing to worry about."
B) "Similar bleeding can be caused by more serious conditions."
C) "This does not sound like hemorrhoids."
D) "Even though this sounds like hemorrhoids, the bleeding may become life-threatening."
B
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