During an assessment, the nurse notifies the physician because a newly admitted patient is experiencing an upper gastrointestinal bleed. What finding caused the nurse to come to this conclusion? Select all that apply.

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1. Melena is a manifestation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
2. Hematemesis is a manifestation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
3. Hematochezia suggests a lower gastrointestinal bleed.
4. Coffee ground emesis is seen in an upper gastrointestinal bleed that has slowed or stopped.
5. Hemoptysis is not a manifestation of an upper gastrointestinal bleed.

During an Assessment, the Nurse Notifies the Physician Because a Newly