Review Question - QID 102631

A 71-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department following a syncopal episode. Earlier in the day, the patient had multiple bowel movements that filled the toilet bowl with copious amounts of bright red blood. Minutes later, she felt dizzy and lightheaded and collapsed into her daughter's arms. The patient has a medical history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Her temperature is 99.0°F (37.2°C), blood pressure is 155/94 mmHg, pulse is 82/min, respirations are 15/min, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. The patient's exam is notable for fecal occult blood positivity on rectal exam; however, the patient is no longer having bloody bowel movements. The patient's lungs are clear to auscultation and her abdomen is soft and nontender. Labs are ordered as seen below.
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