Your patient is a 33-year-old female gave birth last week.She complains of constipation,rectal pain,and itching.She reports bright red blood on the toilet tissue.The clinician should recognize the need for:

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The patient's symptoms are suggestive of hemorrhoids, which can be confirmed by a digital rectal exam. Other tests such as CEA blood test, colonoscopy, and fecal occult blood test are not indicated for this situation.

Your Patient Is a 33-Year-Old Female Gave Birth Last Week