A client presents to the emergency department with melena and reports feeling dizzy and weak. Which diagnostic procedure is most likely to be performed initially to locate the source of the bleeding?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Melena typically indicates an upper GI bleed. An EGD allows direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to identify and potentially treat the bleeding source.
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