Select the correct answer: During a routine wellness visi…
Select the correct answer: During a routine wellness visit to a primary care nurse practitioner, a 62-year-old adult reports recent-onset of epigastric pain over a 2 month period. These symptoms are accompanied by bloating and abdominal pain. The patient also reports recent unintended weight loss of 15 pounds. Upon exam, the abdomen is slightly distended and tympanic to percussion. In the office, a stool for occult blood is positive. What actions should be incorporated in this patient’s diagnostic/treatment mangement plan?