A patient has had a (+)Guaiac test (stools)for 1 year.He is most apt to present to his primary care physician (PCP)with

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A (+) Guaiac test indicates the presence of blood in the stool, which can lead to chronic blood loss and iron-deficiency anemia. Therefore, the patient is most likely to present with low hematocrit and iron-deficiency anemia. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to a positive Guaiac test.

A Patient Has Had a (+)Guaiac Test (Stools)for 1 Year