Which of the following assessment findings would increase the EMT's suspicion of a gastrointestinal bleed?

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Black, tarry, or semisolid stool (melena) can indicate a gastrointestinal bleed, as it is caused by digestion of blood in the intestinal tract. Sudden onset of constipation, watery and foul-smelling diarrhea, and sharp left lower quadrant pain are not specific enough to indicate a gastrointestinal bleed.

Which of the Following Assessment Findings Would Increase the EMT's