The nurse is providing care to a patient who is hospitalized for complications associated with peptic ulcer disease.Which data supports the patient is experiencing a gastrointestinal bleed?

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Tarry stools (also known as melena) is a common sign of gastrointestinal bleeding. Pain in the right arm is not a typical symptom of gastrointestinal bleeding. Absent bowel sounds and emesis of undigested food can be indicative of other gastrointestinal issues, but are not specifically associated with a gastrointestinal bleed.

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