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A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of bright red blood per rectum over the past 4 hours, not associated with pain. The patient reports feeling light-headed, prompting him to come to the emergency department. Medical history is significant for a history of hypertension and constipation. He had a colonoscopy 2 years ago at the age of 65 which showed diverticula and benign polyps which were removed. He had one prior episode of bright red blood per rectum in the past which stopped on its own. Temperature is 98.9°F; blood pressure is 82/48 mmHg; pulse is 122/minute; respiratory rate is 18/minute, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. On physical examination, he is awake, but lethargic. There is no tenderness to palpation of the abdomen. Rectal exam shows bright red blood, no visible hemorrhoids, and no tenderness on palpation of the anus. Which of the following is the best next step in management?  

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