Which of the following assessment findings would increase your suspicion of gastrointestinal bleeding?
a. Sudden onset of constipation
b. Watery and foul-smelling diarrhea
c. Tarry, black stool
d. Sharp pain in the left lower quadrant
Answer: c
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