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?

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It is important to educate the patient on the possibility of more serious conditions that can present with rectal bleeding, such as colorectal cancer. Option A dismisses the patient's concerns and Option C makes a presumptive diagnosis without proper evaluation. Option D is not true for all cases of hemorrhoids and may cause unnecessary fear in the patient. Therefore, the most appropriate statement is B.

Your Patient Is a 55-Year-Old Male Whose Wife Called EMS