During a physical assessment,the nurse notes that a patient has bright red blood in the feces.The nurse recognizes that the bleeding is most likely caused by:
A) bleeding in the upper intestinal tract.
B) bleeding in the lower intestinal tract.
C) bleeding in the entire intestinal tract.
D) consumption of cranberry juice.

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Bright red blood in the feces indicates active bleeding from the lower portion of the intestinal tract.

During a Physical Assessment,the Nurse Notes That a Patient Has