The nurse assesses a patient and immediately notifies the physician because of findings consistent with a gastrointestinal bleed. What did the nurse assess in the patient? Select all that apply.

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1. Melena is a common manifestation of gastrointestinal bleeding.
2. Hematemesis is a common manifestation of gastrointestinal bleeding.
3. Confusion is not a common manifestation of gastrointestinal bleeding.
4. An elevated blood pressure is not a common manifestation of gastrointestinal bleeding.
5. The absence of bowel sounds is not a common manifestation of gastrointestinal bleeding.

The Nurse Assesses a Patient and Immediately Notifies the Physician