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A 42-year-old man presents to the gastroenterology clinic for a routine follow-up. The patient had one black, tar-like stool episode three days ago and has not had a bowel movement since. Past medical history is significant for cirrhosis. Current medications include nadolol, spironolactone, and torsemide. Serum hemoglobin is checked and is 8.3 g/dL (reference range: 13.5-17.5 g/dL).. The patient returns three days later for a scheduled upper endoscopy. The patient had a bowel movement that morning which was brown and formed. Vital signs are normal. Serum hemoglobin is 8.3 g/dL (reference range: 13.5-17.5 g/dL). Which clinical features will most likely be present in this patient?

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Actively bleeding duodenal ulcers on upper endoscopy

Gastroesophageal junction tear on upper endoscopy

Peptic ulcer with a non-bleeding visible vessel on upper endoscopy

Actively bleeding esophageal varix on upper endoscopy

Abdominal bruit on physical examination