Several Episodes Of Bright in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 68yo Man | Gastroenterology | SMLE Q#18370

SMLE Question #18370

Medicine / Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Objective: OBJ-IM-GI-014

Last updated: February 2026
A 68-year-old man presents with several episodes of bright red blood per rectum over 4 hours and feels lightheaded. History includes hypertension and previous colorectal polyps. He appears pale with cool extremities on examination. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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